All playgrounds undergo regular safety checks by both Council staff and external auditors. General playground maintenance includes cleaning, repairs, replacement of parts and small items, and removal of graffiti.
Council progressively upgrades or modifies playgrounds to meet current safety standards and the changing needs of the community. Playgrounds are chosen for renewal based on - Upgrades - Expansion - Renewal. Visit our Parks Upgrade for details of Parks Projects and Upgrades that have commenced or will be starting soon. Includes the Parks Facility Strategy. Learn more about how parks are classified and what the guidelines are for parks development.
The inspection frequency of the City’s (92) playgrounds and softfall material along with a number of exercise stations and skate parks is dependent on the Parks playground hierarchy and location.
Tasks Included in these scheduled inspections are:
- Cleaning of Softfall (rubber, sand, bark)
- Graffiti removal
- Vandalism and damage repairs
- Rubbish collection
- Weed control
- Sand mechanical sifting or mulch rotary hoe for foreign objects
- High pressure cleaning
- Sanding and oiling of timber equipment
- Playground inspection reports
- Playground audits
Clean all parkland barbecues city wide (31). The aim is to complete every site on a schedule basis more often in summer at specific location of heavy usage.
All shade sails installed over City playgrounds or facilities (38) are inspected regularly for rips or tears in the material, replacement fixings or worn parts.
X Prohibited Burning Period has been extended until Sunday 5 May 2024. READ MORE