Within Aranda there are four local play spaces. To determine the preferred location for upgrade, a two-stage process was undertaken. Community feedback will also help inform the preferred play space for an upgrade.

How were play spaces analysed in stage one?

All four play spaces were considered in the first stage of location selection.

A number of factors were considered including:

• accessibility of the play space location to the greatest number of residents
• proximity of the play space to other facilities including local shops and popular community hubs
• number of community requests received for improvements
• anecdotal evidence regarding the frequency of use.

This information on each play space created a shortlist of two play spaces. These were the play spaces on Banambila Street and Jalanga Crescent.

The below map identifies each play space in Aranda. Green icons are those which were shortlisted for analysis in stage two. It's also available as a PDF for downloading.

How were shortlisted play spaces assessed in stage two?

The shortlisted play spaces were assessed against specific criteria (detailed in the matrix below) for suitability for upgrading. This criteria included:

• block size suitability
• how the land is zoned
• complementary uses, such as proximity to other community facilities
• access, including active travel and public transport availability
• parking opportunities
• existing amenities (toilets, bins, furniture, water refill stations)
• existing landscape elements and climate
• landform (steepness of site, drainage).
  

The below matrix details how each play space rated against the suitability criteria. This is also available as a PDF for downloading.

Overall, the Banambila Street play space was selected as the preferred site for upgrading due to:

• the site proximity and co-location with playing fields and Aranda Primary
• site closeness (within 400 metres) to local shops and public transport
• connections with the local path network.