RA Cook Reserve is a District Park located in Bedford. The existing play equipment has reached the end of its useful life and will be replaced mid-2024. We understand how important the playground is to our community and this redevelopment aims to ensure it continues to be a vibrant hub for families and create an even more engaging play experience for everyone.
How will the play space be redeveloped?
The approximate budget for this redevelopment is $90,000. Depending on the equipment selected, this play space has the potential to increase accessibility by adjusting the footprint of the play space, provide exercise facilities that align with the park's main use and have shade sails installed. The Proposed Play Space Location Plan provides a visual representation of the play space size and layout.
The City is investigating the opportunity to undertake any additional works at this park in conjunction with the play space renewal. This may include, but is not limited to, converting underutilized areas of turf to mulched native planting to reduce watering and maintenance, community initiatives and general landscape upgrades where necessary and feasible.
The indicative concept plan is now available and ready to be viewed in the document library.
You can view the full outcome report for the community consultation here.
RA Cook Reserve play space is now OPEN to the public.
Shade sail will be installed early 2025. This page will be updated with progress on the project.
Background
RA Cook Reserve is a District Park located in Bedford. The existing play equipment has reached the end of its useful life and will be replaced mid-2024. We understand how important the playground is to our community and this redevelopment aims to ensure it continues to be a vibrant hub for families and create an even more engaging play experience for everyone.
How will the play space be redeveloped?
The approximate budget for this redevelopment is $90,000. Depending on the equipment selected, this play space has the potential to increase accessibility by adjusting the footprint of the play space, provide exercise facilities that align with the park's main use and have shade sails installed. The Proposed Play Space Location Plan provides a visual representation of the play space size and layout.
The City is investigating the opportunity to undertake any additional works at this park in conjunction with the play space renewal. This may include, but is not limited to, converting underutilized areas of turf to mulched native planting to reduce watering and maintenance, community initiatives and general landscape upgrades where necessary and feasible.
The indicative concept plan is now available and ready to be viewed in the document library.
You can view the full outcome report for the community consultation here.
RA Cook Reserve play space is now OPEN to the public.
Shade sail will be installed early 2025. This page will be updated with progress on the project.
