As well as being something locals can take pride in, it’s an attractive destination for visitors from other neighbourhoods too. Families like to make a day of their trip to Westshore, so there are amenities that support a longer stay such as gull-proof bins, seating and shade sails.
The Westshore Playground is also a great example of how a greenspace can respond to other community activities happening in the same area.
The Westshore Surf Lifesaving Club and Westshore School are close by so the playground incorporates multi-age equipment that caters to the wants and needs of a range of ages.
A flying fox is one of the special features of the new-look playground. It also has a basket swing, in-ground trampoline and sand pit. The popular and much-loved carousel has had a well-deserved makeover.
Playgrounds and parks are important to people because they are a shared asset on common ground, and they go straight to the hearts of the community they serve. There is a nostalgia for our shared greenspaces.
How many of us remember fondly the parks we played in as children?
Investment in those greenspaces is also an investment in our future because done right they can continue to serve our community for a long time, helping make memories for our young people.