Provide shaded seats for spectators or parent/caregiver supervision (with clear sight lines) near the sports and games area and outside the safety clearances.
Group embellishments at the entry to provide clarity and a reference point, e.g. an activity entry sign (at the primary entry) in a garden bed, bike racks and rails and a waste bin.
Perimeter safety fencing should be considered if there is a hazard, such as a busy road. (See LIM Fences and gates for further guidance on the positioning and design of safety fencing).
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles apply.
Edge of safety clearance (for obstacles such as seating, bins, walls, etc)
Edge of buffer zone (other park activities)
Determine by type of sport/game
For player, spectator, park user safety to avoid collisions and injury
Refer to LIM Sports and games - Site planning for advice on where to locate information regarding minimum clearance distance for each type of sport/game.
Trees
Areas such as a bike education track
1.2 m
To avoid injury to children
To avoid damage to tree roots and tree trunks
To avoid damage to the path (via tree roots lifting and damaging the path)
Minimum distance must be dependent on tree species.
Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 and regulations
Restricts smoking at outdoor places. Smoking is prohibited at or near an under-age sporting event.
Sports and games
Activity entry sign
Install at entry, garden bed preferred (see LIM Signage)
For regulatory guidance
Bins
Truck collection point
No more than 80 m
For waste servicing
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