Waterlily Playscape Committee Waterlily Playscape, Waterlily Park, Ocean Shores Draft Concept Plan. G Issue D 14/07/16

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1 Waterlily Playscape Committee Waterlily Playscape, Waterlily Park, Ocean Shores Draft Concept Plan Issue D 14/07/16

2 New two level wharf for fishing and interacting with waters edge (exact location to be determined in detailed design) Multi-use equipment for play (balance, climbing, imaginative play); art feature such as large chair, option for picnics and seating WATERLILY LAKE New shrub planting to stabilise banks (maintained to allow views from main play area) New signage (as part of Waterlily Park upgrade) New shade trees 2 Ramp for lake maintenance EXISTING TREES Bike parking Formalised car park with option for extension in later stages 4 Timber tree bridge Timber climbing poles EXISTING TREES 3 le path ian and cyc tr s e d e p d Share Dry creek bed water play feature with tap/ (exact size to be determined in detailed design and based on budgets) Potential performance space for music and dance and/or yoga lawn Net swing 1 New play space with cubby/climbing frame/ multiuse equipment, climbing net and swings. Shade sail subject to funding EXISTING TREES 5 Gathering circle for found objects, tea parties, imaginary games etc. New path connecting car park to tennis court and play space Seating Option for relocating fitness equipment and replace with swing (to be incorporated into play space in other location if fitness equipment is not relocated) Upgraded toilets to allow for use as public toilets Extended concrete area with new community shelter and barbecue for picnics, birthday parties, events etc. Barbecues, water for cleaning/cooking and bubblers Existing open grass area to be retained. Option for relocating fitness equipment on edges with circuit path EXISTING TENNIS COURTS Cubby or tree house Play zones for imaginary play Connection between formal play space to informal play spaces (rock dragon) m PLAYSCAPE CONCEPT SK01

3 Shared pedestrian and cycle path Existing trees Multi-use equipment for play (balance, climbing, imaginative play); art feature such as large chair, option for picnics and seating Lower are for multi-use play structures such as stepping stones, climbing elements Dry creek bed using large stones and blocks to create creek bed edges, on concrete base. Potential for shrub and small tree/palm tree planting for shade and enhancing nature play Bird nest swing, at upper level New shelter with picnic seating Existing tennis court Lake Grass mound with planting, slide and climbing wall INDICATIVE SECTION THROUGH PLAYZONE 1 1:500 Shared pedestrian and cycle path Gathering circle with semi-circle seating, could be used for craft activities, children s parties, pretend tea parties Multi-use equipment for play (balance, climbing, imaginative play); and seating for carers or other park users Found objects area or mounding (see options) Multi-level treehouse or cubby Lake INDICATIVE SECTION THROUGH PLAYZONES 3,4,5 AND 6 1:500 Grass mound with concrete drainage tunnel Scale as indicated CONCEPT SECTIONS SK02

4 PLAY ZONE 1: CENTRAL PLAY HUB Potential age group: 0 to 12 Potential features: Multi-skill play equipment that is purchased off the shelf (supplied by a manufacturer) or a bespoke item (designed and constructed as a one off item). This piece should allow for a variety of play experiences and ages. Dry creek bed with pump/tap at one end to create water play. Bottom of creek bed could be lined with community art projects such as mosaics, crystals, fish tiles etc. The lower wall could act as a retaining wall or seating wall to protect other equipment on the upper level from flooding. Birds nest swing that allows for more than one child on the swing. Multi-use equipment that can be used in a variety of ways by the community such as low decks, stepping stones, climbing poles. Shade trees (could include more than 1) Seating nearby (set within concrete path) Near new public toilets PLAY ZONE 1: CENTRAL PLAY HUB SK03

5 PLAY ZONES 2 AND 3: MULTI-USE SPACES Potential age group: 6 to 12 Potential features: Lake side (zone 2): Multi-use equipment that can be used in a variety of ways by the community such as low decks, stepping stones, climbing poles. Picnic area, utilising low decks for seating Interpretive play through inclusion of an old row boat, ship steering wheel and telescope incorporated into one of the decks Public art opportunity through the creation of a community sculpture such as a large chair Enhanced beach area Under the trees (zone 3): A secondary space for carers to be close to children playing in zones 4, 5, and 6, also with views to the lake edge Seating provided Multi-use equipment that can be used in a variety of ways by the community such as low decks, stepping stones, climbing poles. Picnic area, utilising low decks for seating PLAY ZONE 2 AND 3: MULTI-USE SPACES SK04

6 PLAY ZONES 4,5 AND 6: IMAGINARY PLAY/ TREE DISCOVERY JOURNEY Potential age group: 0+ Potential features: A series of linked spaces with low key, community built features such as a tree house, mounds with tunnels, cubby and gathering circle. Recycled or re-used materials and equipment (existing slide and platform) could be used Found objects could be placed in the zones for children to create forts and other structures Signage could be incorporated to create an education trail Tree climbing PLAY ZONE 4,5 AND 6: IMAGINARY PLAY SK05