Chipton Park (formerly Crimea Reserve) is being upgraded to maintain Council’s commitment to “extend, connect and diversify our open space network to cater for increased demand” (Council Plan Direction 4.1C) and “to provide and maintain vibrant outdoor play spaces that create opportunities for fun, adventure and learning for all” (Council Play Space Strategy 2012 vision).

Three stages of community consultation were run in October 2017, March/ April 2018 and August/September 2018 to give the community the opportunity to provide ideas and feedback on the landscape upgrade.

The key themes for improvement identified in the community engagements were:

• Access to the reserve
• Making the most of the park and maximising green space
• Updating the playground
• Providing seating for different uses, locations and users
• Shade
• Improve the feeling of safety after dark