Background

The City of Marion is currently planning a local level playground upgrade at Manoora Drive Reserve, Hallett Cove. This project was identified as a key priority in the Open Space Plan 2024-2034. We consulted with the community on the draft Concept Plan, providing two options for playground equipment:

Option 1: Flowbars (including sliding and climbing), gyro swing, springers, talking tubes

Option 2: Multi-station with slides, climbing structures, mini flying fox, rope balance, springers, basket swing and talking tubes

Both options have:

  • Seating & picnic setting
  • Pathway connections
  • Garden beds and tree planting
  • Drinking fountain

Community Consultation

Community consultation closed on 3 December 2025. The community had the opportunity to provide feedback from 27 October - 3 December 2025. Views were shared by:

  • Attending an onsite drop-in session on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, from 4–6pm
  • Completing the online survey

We asked for both adult and child feedback and encouraged participants to complete the survey and then separately with their child. A community engagement feedback report is now available to view.

Next steps

We are currently finalising the concept plan and will proceed to detailed design. Construction is planned for the 2026/27 financial year.

For further information about the design please contact the Open Space and Recreation Planning team on 8375 6600.