What is planned for the open space?

    We have planned for 

    • 3 v 3 basketball court and netball ring
    • nature play items such as log steppers and teepee
    • permanent sports goals
    • raised vegetable garden beds that Stella Maris Parish School will help care for
    • outdoor library and giant reading chair


    Should budget permit, we may consider a cricket net or shelter.

    What permanent sports goals are included?

    The sports goals include:
    - 1 x permanent junior soccer goal
    - 1 x permanent junior soccer/AFL goal posts (no AFL point posts).

    Stella Maris Parish school use this facility regularly for school soccer games. Outside of this, the goals will be available for community use.

    Who decided on this upgrade?

    Council endorsed the Open Space Framework in June 2020.

    What happens to my feedback?

    We will take your responses to this consultation and collate them into a report which will help shape the final design of this open space.

    With regard to the budget, we may not be able to consider everything we hear. However, your feedback will help us understand community priorities so it is important you take this opportunity to tell us what you think.

    When will the open space be upgraded?

    Construction is programmed for the 2021 / 22 financial year. 

    Nearby residents will be updated when construction is about to begin, and the City of Marion website page for Ramsay Avenue Reserve will be updated.

    Will a toilet be considered?

    No. A new toilet is not part of the scope for this project. Toilets are allocated for larger play areas.

    Playgrounds near Ramsay Avenue Reserve with toilets are:

    • Harbrow Grove Reserve, Sturt
    • Sandery Avenue Reserve, Seacombe Gardens 


    Will shade be erected over the playground?

    No, however, additional trees will be planted to provide additional shade to play areas.

    Will Stella Maris Parish School have access to the improvements?

    Stella Maris Parish School will continue to lease the open space and utilise the playground during school days.

    The school will partner with City of Marion to complete the improvements at this site.

    The community will have access to all the improvements outside of school use.

    Will the community have access to the improvements?

    Yes. Stella Maris Parish School will use the site for some school activities, however, all improvements will be available for the public outside of the school use.