Embellishments should be designed/selected and installed as follows:
Fit for purpose, appropriately positioned and accessible.
Durable, robust and safe (suitable for corrosive environments).
Vandal resistant with parts that are easily replaceable.
Easy to maintain (with appropriate warranty and workmanship).
Comply with relevant standards, legislation, corporate documents and approvals
Planning, design and positioning
Locate in parks, away from hazards and within line of sight for supervision
Design multi-purpose, compatible facilities where possible
Obtain professional advice for individual sports, e.g. dimensions, clearances, layout and line marking
The most common playing area orientation is 15° east of north, to minimise the effect of rising/setting sun on players
Provide player/spectator seating and shade. Provide drinking fountain nearby. Ensure equal access
Drainage designs must ensure field/hard court/outdoor games, does not create areas of standing water.
Sports and games - field and court requirements
All concrete slabs to be reinforced and designed by a suitably qualified professional
Park activity entry signage must be installed to activity areas
(A) Fields and hard courts (basketball, netball, cricket pitch) –
basketball, netball and soccer ‘nets’ must NOT be installed
multi-goal systems and multi-sport courts are preferred
sports surfaces must be non-slip and preferably without coloured surface application
asphalt courts are not preferred.
Outdoor games – rebound wall. Position using CPTED principles
(B) Outdoor games – table tennis
tables suitable for outdoor use. ‘Nets’ must NOT be installed - use a vandal resistant panel. As a minimum, provide equal access to one end of table
(C) Outdoor games – board games (chess, checkers)
games with large removable parts that require management and storage, must be located near a community facility (e.g. library)
table with in-built gameboard (chess) – Must be vandal resistant and easy to replace game panel if damaged. Players can bring their own pieces
(D) Outdoor games – pavement games (hopscotch, handball, etc.)
non-slip line marking. Provide appropriate clearances around games
(E) Outdoor games – children’s bicycle education track
incorporate imagination play elements into child size bike track e.g. petrol pump, shops, roadways, parking, signage, obstacles and line marking.
Finished surface and fixing method
Artificial turf must not be used. Painted court surfaces are not preferred
Surfaces and line marking must be non-slip
Bolt down fittings for ease of replacement.
Note: Further guidance and clarification of the content on this page, can be found in the relevant sections of this information sheet.
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