We are planning the expansion of the Red Gum Rest playground area at the Dandenong Park Riverside Precinct and we want our community to get involved.

We want to hear your feedback on the proposed ideas for the expanded playground area.

Tell us if we have got it right or if there is something we have missed. Your feedback will help shape the design.

Dandenong Park is located on Princes Highway, Dandenong.

With an area of more than 17 hectares, Dandenong Creek and the regional bike trail runs through this district park. Dandenong Park includes Shepley Oval, the historic home for Dandenong Park's sports facilities, with the football and cricket clubs being established in 1874.

The Riverside Precinct includes a playground, a large picnic area with BBQ’s, seating, picnic tables and shelters. It features heritage interpretive signage of the former RSL Drill Hall and River Red Gums.

This project is part of the Dandenong Park Regional Leisure Precinct Master Plan 2007.

The design for the Riverside Precinct of Dandenong Park was completed in 2011-2012. The playground design is themed around the colour ‘red’ which references the industrial and manufacturing heritage of Dandenong.

Separate stages of this park area have already been implemented, including the existing playground, picnic area, interpretative artwork and major path works.

This project is to develop a design that expands the playground area in response to the demand and use of this park area. The design will include a diverse range of play equipment to cater to a range of ages and abilities.

We want to hear your feedback on the proposed ideas for the expanded playground area.

You can also tell us if there is something else you would like to see included in the design.

The proposed ideas include:

• a youth space with activities that have digital activation
• interactive play pillars with programmable games
• interactive ball wall with LED panels
• dynamic cable sliding rail
• integration with the existing playground area
• trees and garden beds
• park infrastructure, such as seating, shelters and water fountains
• path connections and fencing.

• location of the existing playground area
• location of the playground expansion area
• location of the existing picnic and BBQ area
• location of the existing interpretive artwork and path network.

• Participate via the online activities below – Survey and Post your ideas
• Come along to a community drop-in session
• Email your feedback to openspace@cgd.vic.gov.au
• Post your feedback to PO Box 200, Dandenong VIC 3175

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