Frank McEllister Community Park (Araluen Park) Consultation

We are seeking your feedback, ideas and input to inform potential upgrades for Frank McEllister Community Park, often known locally as Araluen Park. As an important park in the open space network, Frank McEllister Community Park must cater to people of all ages, needs and abilities. The Park must provide opportunity to exercise, connect with nature, encourage social interaction and have supporting infrastructure to encourage people to stay.

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* 1. How often do you visit Frank McEllister Community Park?

Every day

A few times a week

A few times a month

Once a month

Less than once a month

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* 2. How important are the following as features of Frank McEllister Community Park?

	Not important at all	Less important	Neutral	Important	Extremely important
Natural features	Natural features Not important at all	Natural features Less important	Natural features Neutral	Natural features Important	Natural features Extremely important
Improved shade structure	Improved shade structure Not important at all	Improved shade structure Less important	Improved shade structure Neutral	Improved shade structure Important	Improved shade structure Extremely important
Exercise opportunities	Exercise opportunities Not important at all	Exercise opportunities Less important	Exercise opportunities Neutral	Exercise opportunities Important	Exercise opportunities Extremely important
Social arbour	Social arbour Not important at all	Social arbour Less important	Social arbour Neutral	Social arbour Important	Social arbour Extremely important
Multicultural representation	Multicultural representation Not important at all	Multicultural representation Less important	Multicultural representation Neutral	Multicultural representation Important	Multicultural representation Extremely important
Seating	Seating Not important at all	Seating Less important	Seating Neutral	Seating Important	Seating Extremely important
Picnic areas (tables, seating)	Picnic areas (tables, seating) Not important at all	Picnic areas (tables, seating) Less important	Picnic areas (tables, seating) Neutral	Picnic areas (tables, seating) Important	Picnic areas (tables, seating) Extremely important
BBQ	BBQ Not important at all	BBQ Less important	BBQ Neutral	BBQ Important	BBQ Extremely important
Walking paths	Walking paths Not important at all	Walking paths Less important	Walking paths Neutral	Walking paths Important	Walking paths Extremely important
Drinking water bubblers	Drinking water bubblers Not important at all	Drinking water bubblers Less important	Drinking water bubblers Neutral	Drinking water bubblers Important	Drinking water bubblers Extremely important

Other (please specify)

Shade & Structures

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* 3. How important is it for the project to increase shade throughout the park?

Not at all important

Less important

Neutral

Important

Extremely important

Not at all important

Less important

Neutral

Important

Extremely important

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* 4. What is your preference for shade?

Trees (immature trees for shade in the long-term)

Additional shade structure

Both

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* 5. Where do you think shade should be incorporated within the park? (Select one or multiple)

Near playgrounds or play areas

Close to walking paths or trails

Over picnic areas or seating areas

Over sports or activity areas

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Instead of building a shade structure, the project could focus on planting trees to increase canopy and shade in the long term, and instead allocate funds to improving the play space

Which would you prefer Council prioritize: shade structure or improved play space?

Build shade structure

Improve play space

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Play Spaces

Different age groups within the playground have different needs and preferences. We want to know how to best cater to the diverse needs of different groups.

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Different play space elements that suit different ages

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* 7. Do you prefer:

Separate play areas for different ages

Mixed play area for all ages

Don’t mind

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Below are some potential park elements that could be incorporated into the design of the park, with a focus on creating a community-friendly space. Please select any that appeal to you or share any other ideas you have.

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* 8. Toddlers design elements

Interactive water play features with gentle fountains and splash pads

Soft play surfaces with vibrant colors and nature-themed play equipment

Shaded seating areas for parents and caregivers to supervise

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Would you support secured fencing around a separate toddler play area?

Yes

Unsure

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* 10. 5-13 Years design elements:

Adventure playground with climbing structures and ropes courses

Nature exploration zone with sensory gardens and wildlife habitats

Sports courts or fields for team games and physical activities

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Teenagers design elements:

Outdoor fitness equipment and workout stations integrated into the park's green spaces

Jogging or walking trails with fitness stations and nature inspired scenery

Yoga or meditation areas with natural elements and serene surroundings

Outdoor seating and gathering spaces with music and entertainment amenities

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Seniors design elements:

Relaxation garden with tranquil seating areas and shaded walkways

Low-impact exercise stations with equipment designed for seniors' fitness needs

Community space for classes and socializing

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Family design elements:

Picnic areas with barbecue facilities and shaded pavilions

Open green spaces for family picnics, games, and gatherings

Interactive art installations or sculptures that reflect the natural landscape

Other (please specify)

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* 14. How important are the following kinds of play space:

	Not important at all	Less important	Neutral	Important	Extremely important
Active play spaces for sports and recreation	Active play spaces for sports and recreation Not important at all	Active play spaces for sports and recreation Less important	Active play spaces for sports and recreation Neutral	Active play spaces for sports and recreation Important	Active play spaces for sports and recreation Extremely important
Play equipment and playgrounds	Play equipment and playgrounds Not important at all	Play equipment and playgrounds Less important	Play equipment and playgrounds Neutral	Play equipment and playgrounds Important	Play equipment and playgrounds Extremely important
Nature play (exploration to water, plants, gravel, boulders, twigs for free play)	Nature play (exploration to water, plants, gravel, boulders, twigs for free play) Not important at all	Nature play (exploration to water, plants, gravel, boulders, twigs for free play) Less important	Nature play (exploration to water, plants, gravel, boulders, twigs for free play) Neutral	Nature play (exploration to water, plants, gravel, boulders, twigs for free play) Important	Nature play (exploration to water, plants, gravel, boulders, twigs for free play) Extremely important
Unstructured Space - allowing children to engage in free play and physical activities of their choice	Unstructured Space - allowing children to engage in free play and physical activities of their choice Not important at all	Unstructured Space - allowing children to engage in free play and physical activities of their choice Less important	Unstructured Space - allowing children to engage in free play and physical activities of their choice Neutral	Unstructured Space - allowing children to engage in free play and physical activities of their choice Important	Unstructured Space - allowing children to engage in free play and physical activities of their choice Extremely important
Water play features (splash pads, fountains, other timed water activities)	Water play features (splash pads, fountains, other timed water activities) Not important at all	Water play features (splash pads, fountains, other timed water activities) Less important	Water play features (splash pads, fountains, other timed water activities) Neutral	Water play features (splash pads, fountains, other timed water activities) Important	Water play features (splash pads, fountains, other timed water activities) Extremely important
Interactive and educational play elements (such as sensory gardens or educational panels)	Interactive and educational play elements (such as sensory gardens or educational panels) Not important at all	Interactive and educational play elements (such as sensory gardens or educational panels) Less important	Interactive and educational play elements (such as sensory gardens or educational panels) Neutral	Interactive and educational play elements (such as sensory gardens or educational panels) Important	Interactive and educational play elements (such as sensory gardens or educational panels) Extremely important

Other (please specify)

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* 15. How important are the following elements for play equipment:

	Not at all important	Less important	Neutral	Important	Extremely important
Creative	Creative Not at all important	Creative Less important	Creative Neutral	Creative Important	Creative Extremely important
Active	Active Not at all important	Active Less important	Active Neutral	Active Important	Active Extremely important
Multi-Sensory	Multi-Sensory Not at all important	Multi-Sensory Less important	Multi-Sensory Neutral	Multi-Sensory Important	Multi-Sensory Extremely important
Natural	Natural Not at all important	Natural Less important	Natural Neutral	Natural Important	Natural Extremely important
Themed (ie. Pirate, Castle, Desert, Jungle)	Themed (ie. Pirate, Castle, Desert, Jungle) Not at all important	Themed (ie. Pirate, Castle, Desert, Jungle) Less important	Themed (ie. Pirate, Castle, Desert, Jungle) Neutral	Themed (ie. Pirate, Castle, Desert, Jungle) Important	Themed (ie. Pirate, Castle, Desert, Jungle) Extremely important
Incorporates water	Incorporates water Not at all important	Incorporates water Less important	Incorporates water Neutral	Incorporates water Important	Incorporates water Extremely important
Educational	Educational Not at all important	Educational Less important	Educational Neutral	Educational Important	Educational Extremely important
Unstructured	Unstructured Not at all important	Unstructured Less important	Unstructured Neutral	Unstructured Important	Unstructured Extremely important

Other (please specify)

Community Space

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* 16. How important do you think it is to include shaded benches and seats away from the main play space?

Not at all important

Less important

Neutral

Important

Extremely important

Not at all important

Less important

Neutral

Important

Extremely important

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* 17. What would make you want to stay longer at the Park? (In addition to the playground and play space)

More shaded areas

Seating

Picnic tables

BBQ areas

Natural elements (gardens, trees, plants)

Exercise opportunities

Events (designated event space, stage/arena, social arbour)

Water play (splash pads or fountains)

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Exercise equipment could be aggregated so people can exercise together, or separated and placed in different areas along the footpath in a 'fitness trail'. What would you prefer:

Aggregated - Exercise equipment all together

Separated - Exercise equipment placed along the footpath

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* 19. What additional safety features would you like to see?

Additional lighting

Maintaining sightlines and visibility

CCTV cameras

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Can you think of play equipment, landscape features, plants, artwork or sports from different cultures that could be incorporated into the park? Are there any features or elements from around the world that you’d like to see in the Park?

Frank McEllister Community Park (Araluen Park) Consultation

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* 1. How often do you visit Frank McEllister Community Park?

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* 2. How important are the following as features of Frank McEllister Community Park?

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* 3. How important is it for the project to increase shade throughout the park?

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* 4. What is your preference for shade?

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* 5. Where do you think shade should be incorporated within the park? (Select one or multiple)

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* 6. Instead of building a shade structure, the project could focus on planting trees to increase canopy and shade in the long term, and instead allocate funds to improving the play spaceWhich would you prefer Council prioritize: shade structure or improved play space?

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Different play space elements that suit different ages

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* 7. Do you prefer:

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* 8. Toddlers design elements

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* 9. Would you support secured fencing around a separate toddler play area?

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* 10. 5-13 Years design elements:

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* 11. Teenagers design elements:

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* 12. Seniors design elements:

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* 13. Family design elements:

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* 14. How important are the following kinds of play space:

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* 15. How important are the following elements for play equipment:

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* 16. How important do you think it is to include shaded benches and seats away from the main play space?

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* 17. What would make you want to stay longer at the Park? (In addition to the playground and play space)

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* 18. Exercise equipment could be aggregated so people can exercise together, or separated and placed in different areas along the footpath in a 'fitness trail'. What would you prefer:

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* 19. What additional safety features would you like to see?

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* 20. Can you think of play equipment, landscape features, plants, artwork or sports from different cultures that could be incorporated into the park? Are there any features or elements from around the world that you’d like to see in the Park?

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* 21. Please share any additional ideas or suggestions below:

* 6. Instead of building a shade structure, the project could focus on planting trees to increase canopy and shade in the long term, and instead allocate funds to improving the play space

Which would you prefer Council prioritize: shade structure or improved play space?