Don Moore Reserve

As the current play space at Don Moore Reserve is already fenced, it is anticipated that the new play space will also be fenced. A final decision on this will be made after community engagement and detailed design work.

Site investigations and community feedback will help to determine whether a shade sail will be included as part of the new play space.

The current play space receives some shade from large trees and it is possible that the planting of additional trees will provide sufficient shade such that a shade sail will not be needed.

If a shade sail isn't included, this will allow for additional funds to be spent on more fun and exciting play equipment.

Due to budget and site constraints, water play will not be included in the upgrade at Don Moore Reserve.

It is not anticipated at this stage that any trees will be removed, however if any trees are removed, they will be made up for with the planting of additional trees elsewhere in Don Moore Reserve.

It is Council's preference to expand the size of the current dog off-leash area, however community feedback will help to determine what changes are made.

As the existing dog off-leash area is unfenced and not clearly defined, it is proposed that the boundaries of the dog off-leash area are made clearer for both dog owners and other park users.

Options include:

• More bollards around the dog off-leash area
• Better signage
• Fencing the dog off-leash area
• A concrete pathway used to define the spaces
• Other improvements to the dog off-leash area including dog bubblers may also be considered.

The top four netball courts will be replaced before June 2022, with new asphalt laid down and new line marking. As part of this upgrade, Council is also working on the adjacent retaining wall to improve drainage.

There will also be repair and upgrade works completed on the lower two netball courts. This work is being delivered by Council's Open Space and Natural Resources team and is anticipated to be completed by 30 June 2022.

For further information on the netball courts upgrade, please call Council's Open Space Officer on 02 9806 8279 or email openspace@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

Council's Open Space and Natural Resources Team has made a commitment to upgrade the existing playground in 2024/25.

New signage will be placed in the dog off-leash area and the new path proposed will help define the dog off leash area.

The suggestion to reinstate the informal BMX track was noted from the community consultation feedback. The BMX track suggestion will require further consideration and detailed consultation before advancing further. This idea is currently out of the scope of works for this stage of works.