Peachey Belt Landscape Precinct Plan (12367 kb) - City of Playford

3.0 PLAY SPACES3.4 Playground HierarchyThe following hierarchy matches playground types toopen space types including the function/purpose andgeneral themes of each play space.Example:Stebonheath Park3.4.1 Regional PlaygroundRegional open spaces cater for intergenerational usersfrom across and beyond the locality up to once a weekfor full day visitation at a time. As such regional playspaces need to offer features that draw and supportprolonged visitation by considerable numbers of people(>1000 weekly visitations).Appreciation and return visitation for regional reservesis enhanced through features not otherwise available insmaller scale parks such as iconic or interactive publicart, water features, land form and land sculpture, tracksand trails, signifi cant areas of open space and largescale trees.Regional Playground Themes1. AdventureAdventure relates to large scale pieces of equipmentand larger total area of play spaces that offers anexperience not otherwise available in park playgrounds.Research indicates that height and scale is the mostcommon means of expressing what this meant in termsof equipment. Parents described it as ‘not sanitising therisk’ involved in play.2. AccessAll access playgrounds were regarded as essential. Notjust for people with a disability, but for parents wishing toparticipate in the play experience, where possible playareas should cater for parent participation.3. CharacterShade is one of the most important components ofregional parks. Community forums have identifi ed thatdespite specifi c needs and interests raised by variouspeople, simplicity is the key to enjoyable long lastingspaces. This was explained as open areas with largetrees that have long life span.24 city of playford august 2008