Community feedback was gathered through:

• an online Have your Say survey
• promotion via Council communication channels and the project webpage
• promotion via Councillor and community group social media channels
• site signs advertising community engagement.

The survey invited participants to reflect on their current use of Double Bay Park and identify preferred play opportunities for potential future playground improvements.

• 121 survey responses received
• most respondents were local residents from Parrearra and Kawana Island
• over three‑quarters of respondents visit the park weekly or more often
• feedback mainly reflects the views of regular park users who know how the space is used each day.

This level of participation demonstrates strong local interest in the future of Double Bay Park and its role as a community space.

The playground is valued and there is strong support for improvement

Most people said they like the playground but it is limited. They support keeping it and improving it so it offers more variety, better quality, and caters for a broader range of ages.

A recurring sentiment was:

“The park has great potential, but the playground needs more to do.”

As part of the survey, we asked our community to rank their preferred types of play equipment for potential future playground improvements.

What the community prioritised most

Based on responses from 121 participants, the overall order of preference was:

1. Climbing play

Climbing elements ranked highest overall, with more than half of respondents placing this as their top preference. This highlights strong interest in active, physically challenging play that supports strength, coordination and confidece.

2. Imaginative and sensory play

Imaginative and sensory play ranked consistently high, reflecting a desire for play experiences that encourage creativity, exploration and shared play across different ages.

3. Scrambling play

crambling and movement‑based play, such as nets, ropes and low‑risk challenges, was also strongly supported, reinforcing interest in dynamic and engaging play rather than single‑use equipment.

4. Seating and comfort

Seating and comfort was a clear priority alongside play equipment, emphasising the importance of places for carers and families to sit, supervise and stay longer at the park.

5. Balance and cooperative play

Balance and cooperative play ranked lower but was still valued, particularly as a supporting play type that encourages shared activity.

6. Spinning play

Spinning play was ranked lowest overall, suggesting it is less of a priority compared with other more versatile and inclusive play opportunities.

Survey results graph (click to enlarge)

The engagement results gives us a clear sense of what our community wants most.

Overall, people are looking for:

• More active and challenging play
• imaginative and sensory play options
• play for a range of ages
• better amenities like seating and comfort.

These insights will guide the next stage and help ensure it reflects community priorities.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences and ideas. Your feedback plays an important role in shaping future improvements to this valued community space.