Improving our outdoor spaces

New and upgraded infrastructure, amenities and equipment has made its way into parks, sports facilities and reserves across Playford, as Council continues its focus on improving outdoor and recreation spaces.

From new irrigation and seating, to shade sails, changerooms and play equipment, the improvements are part of Council’s commitment to enhancing our local neighbourhoods.

Seating upgrades have been made along Smith Creek Trail, around new native planting areas along the linear pathway, to encourage more people to enjoy our natural open spaces.

At Elizabeth North, a new bench and slide completes an upgrade at Braemore Reserve, which also includes a three-point basketball key and a nest swing, providing opportunities for older children to get outside and get active.

Shade sails have been installed at Nolan Reserve, Munno Para, which were made possible with assistance of the South Australian Government through a Community Infrastructure Grant.

Holly Cocker, who lives near Nolan Reserve, said since the shade sails went up more kids are playing for longer on the equipment.

“It has made a big difference and I can hear kids using it more and for longer,” she said. “A lot of people don’t have big backyards so the better the playgrounds are, the more they are used, and we need to keep our outdoor spaces inviting and encourage kids to play sports.”