I hope you have noticed the re-development of our reserves and playgrounds that has been taking place in all wards over the past year. There is $7m allocated to playgrounds over the next 15 years.
 
My wife and I have just returned from visits to grandchildren in Melbourne and Sydney. We are “playgrounded” out!

Our Melbourne family live less than 200 metres from the beach, but also use two open space playgrounds 3kms and 12kms from home. Both are contained within large fenced reserves and are suitable for one to eight year olds. The first has an artificial mountain with two long slippery slides. They are designed so that even those riding mats or towels cannot slide off the end. The second has a pond with ducks. Both have shade sails, three-wheeler bike tracks, seating for at least one adult for each child, and access to toilets.

Our Sydney family use a local, fully-fenced two block community playground, 150 metres away, with no toilet access. Once in the car they have three other options. The closest at 2kms away is fully fenced, inside the major fence of Centenary Park. On Sunday pm there were over 50 children under eight having a great time. Access to toilets in an old soccer change room/storage shed was possible. The others are 5kms and 10kms away and adjacent to sports clubs that have the usual restaurant facilities. Families can purchase a meal, snack, or take–away. All have shade sails, three wheeler bike tracks, and seating.