Graham Watts Reserve Upgrade
Graham Watts Reserve
Background
Graham Watts Reserve is located on York Street, Clovelly Park, adjacent to Cosgrove Hall. A new playground and reserve upgrade is currently being planned.
Site History
On this site during 1830-70s the Kangaroo Inn was located here and was a key landmark, the land was later named “Kangaroo Grove”. In 1955 the Marion High School was established on this site which included a zoo, home to many native plants and animals including kangaroos.
The draft concept design has a kangaroo theme to reflect the rich history of this site.
Draft Concept Plan
A draft concept plan for the playground and surrounding open space has now been developed for community feedback.
The draft concept plan includes the following elements:
- Combination play unit with slide, monkey bars, and climbing net
- Kangaroo themed nature play trail
- Seating and balancing logs
- Native planting
- New line markings and games on the existing basketball court
- New pathways
- Drinking fountain and bench seats
- Options of basket swing or standard swing with toddler seat
- Options of see saw or junior kangaroo rocker
Providing Your Feedback
We are now asking for your feedback and ideas to help us understand your priorities for types of recreation and play at this reserve.
All feedback will be considered and will help influence the final design.
View the draft Concept Design and provided your feedback by Tuesday 19 March at 5pm. View the Graham Watts Postcard
The Graham Watts Playground and Cosgrove Hall are located in Clovelly Park adjoining York Avenue and the future Torrens to Darlington Project (T2D).
The local level playground is due for renewal and is being progressed for planning and design in 2023/24.
Community Drop In Session
Come along to a community drop in session on Tuesday 5 March between 4-6pm at Graham Watts Reserve, Clovelly Park to find out more about the project and provide your feedback.
Whilst we are unable to include everything, your feedback will help us understand community priorities so it is important you take this opportunity to tell us what you think.
Contact
For further information on this project please contact Danielle Gevers, Recreation and Open Space Planner or Katarina Baumann, Landscape Architect on 8375 6600.
