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19 November – 10 December 2025
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Community engagement
Local community invited to vote for preferred playground.
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Jim Ainsworth Reserve in Ardross is set to undergo a park and playground renewal, and we asked you to vote to help decide the new playground design.
Three design options were presented during engagement, each featuring upgraded play equipment. Community input informed the selection of the final layout and overall design to better meet the needs of local families and park users.
In addition to the new playground, the park upgrade will include nature play elements, a swing, improved path connections, mulching, and enhanced bushland planting to support a more natural and welcoming environment.
Explore the designs
We provided three creative playground designs to vote on, each packed with unique play elements and imaginative features. From adventurous climbing structures to spaces that spark creativity and connection, every design aims to bring fun and activity to the community.
Click the arrow on the bottom left to scroll through the options.
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Opportunities to get involved
Consultation for this project has now closed. The preferred playground is option three. It is anticipated the replacement of the playground and the park upgrades will commence in May-July 2026. View the engagement snapshot below to find out more.
To receive updates on this project direct to your email, click ‘follow engagement’ at the top of this page.
FAQs
| Considered | Not considered |
| Playground renewal, including new swing | Shade sails |
| Upgrades to path connection | Barbecue |
| Nature play elements | Toilets |
| Mulching | Drink fountain |
| Revegetation of bushland |
The hierarchy of parks within the City reflect state documentation/strategies. These classifications are based on the number of anticipated visitors and the distance they are drawn from:
- District parks - people will attend from over two kilometres
- Neighbourhood parks - residents from 800 metres
- Local parks - residents from approximately 400 metres
- Pocket parks - incidental green spaces around the City.
The distribution of district, neighbourhood and local parks allows us to have a balanced level of the quality of space across the City.
To ensure the upgrades meets local needs, we asked you to help choose the best design. Engaging with the community is key to building a sense of pride and ownership.
The City met informally with local residents at the park to listen to their concerns and suggestions regarding park maintenance and improvements. As a result, the City has scheduled irrigation maintenance works.
This project is being funded as part of the City’s capital works program and was approved in the 2025/26 budget. It should be noted that the budget for this project is limited.
We want our engagement process to be accessible by all - so, you could provide feedback via:
- Online survey
- Over the phone
- In person, at the City of Melville Administration Building.
Please note that only one voting submission per person is accepted. Multiple submissions will be removed. In line with our procurement process, any submissions from playground suppliers will also be removed.
You can stay in the loop by following the project page for updates straight to your inbox. Simply visit the page and click the ‘Follow Engagement’ button at the top.
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We take your privacy seriously. Any personal information you provide will be managed in accordance with applicable Western Australian privacy legislation, including the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA), and is used only to support engagement, analyse feedback and share relevant updates.
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Timeline
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May-July 2026
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Construction
Anticipated installation of new playground
Who's listening?
| Contact | Open Space Design team |
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| Phone | 08 9364 0666 |
| [email protected] |
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