Project Update:

Thank you to everyone who reviewed the playground concept design and met with Council to share their feedback.

In response to community concerns regarding the proposed playground relocation, we are reviewing the design and exploring potential refinements, with an updated concept and further project information to be shared with the community soon.

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What we heard:

What we heard from Stage 1 consultation:

About the reserve

Caddy Reserve is located on Frederick Road in Grange. It's surrounded by residential housing and the Grange Golf Course, and faces onto Frederick Road. It features a playground, bin, entry landscaping, and an open, grassed area. There is no immediate parking adjacent the reserve except on-road or in nearby side-streets.

The current playground is a 'Neighbourhood' classified playground. Neighbourhood playgrounds should have good quality 'standard' play equipment, an appealing landscape, and may include some special play features for young people to enjoy.

Dogs can be exercised off-leash in the open reserve area, provided they stay at least 5m away from the playground and are under effective control.

We are seeking input from community before we go ahead with the playground replacement as scheduled for several reasons.

  • It's difficult to get to - there is no off-street and very little on-street parking nearby, meaning most people have to walk or wheel here.
  • If you do walk here, it can be difficult to access as the only entry point is via Frederick Road. Federick Road is a busy road and there are limited pedestrian crossings nearby.
  • We have a sense that not many people visit this reserve at the moment, although we could be wrong.
  • There are other playgrounds, sports courts, and open spaces not far from Caddy Reserve (approximately 700 metres):
    • Raymond Reserve, Seaton – Playground, tennis courts and basketball ring
    • Pine Lodge Reserve, Grange - Playground & BBQ
    • Lines Reserve, Grange – Playground & basketball court
    • Leason Reserve, Grange: Playground & tennis court

Existing space and play

Below are images of the existing play equipment at First Avenue Reserve. All of these play elements will be replaced. You can click on each image to enlarge it.
The entry from Frederick Road
The space
Playground - View 1
Playground - View 2

Stage 1 Consultation:

If we replace the playground, what is included or considered?

  • All existing play equipment in the playground area will be replaced.
  • Softfall will be replaced - this might include bark chip or rubber.
  • Playground access will be reviewed eg concrete playground edging and paths.

If the playground is removed, what might we consider?

  • New tree planting, landscaping or more greening to provide natural shade, increase our canopy cover, and for biodiversity and urban cooling.
  • Shelter and shade to the existing picnic area.
  • Nature play.
  • Adult and child agility and fitness.
  • Soccer goals or minor infrastructure to support imagination or game activities.
  • Possibly bicycle parking or drinking fountain with dog bowl (to compliment dog walking in the area) if there is evidence of walking and riding to the reserve, and pet exercise in the reserve.

What we won't consider here:

  • Amenities like public toilets or BBQs (because of the residential surrounding).
  • Fixed playground shade.
  • Some sports equipment like rings or hardcourts (for basketball, netball, soccer), wickets, nets, or similar.

Drop into any of the participating locations below to pick up and return your activity book. When you submit your book, you can collect a City of Charles Sturt "Play Influencer" Certificate that recognises your contribution to our playground designs!

📅 Just remember to return completed activity books by 5pm Wednesday, 15 October 2025

If you can't drop your book off in person, you can send it to us by post or email and include your postal address so we can post your Certificate of Participation:

📧 engagement@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

📬 City of Charles Sturt, ATT: Playground Renewals, PO Box 1, Woodville SA 5011.

📍Participating locations: