Ernie May Park is a locally classified space between two streets. There is a concrete pump circuit, basketball court and seating. There are no traditional play elements.
No one play space on its own will meet the needs of every resident as people’s needs and interests vary from time to time and person to person. Precincts should provide a diverse spectrum of types of spaces for the purposes of play and recreation, as well as for habitat and amenity, to allow children to experience a range of types of space. It is assumed that people will be able to move around their neighbourhood, between choices of parks and play spaces.
Ernie May is located within playground precinct Wodonga 4 (W4), between Samantha Terrace and Lightwood Drive. The nearest playgrounds are Jack Maher, Bradbury and Graeme Sutherland.
The refurbishment will include improvement to basic amenities and a medium multiplay unit (see an example of a medium multiplay unit here).
We are seeking community input to guide the selection of elements for the new multiplay unit.
Background information
Wodonga Council is committed to the provision of high-quality play environments across the municipality. These should be equitable and diverse; accessible, inclusive, stimulating and challenging for a variety of age ranges. Play spaces should account for children’s physical, social, cognitive, emotional and creative skills offering variety.
The renewal should be designed to meet the objectives and vision of the Play Space Strategy 2024-2029.
The Play Space Strategy 2024-2029 guides the development of our play space network and independent site assessments and safety audits determine renewal recommendations and prioritisation.
To assist with analysis and identifying priorities, Wodonga has been divided into play space precincts. These precincts are designed between major roads and waterway barriers to ensure that play space provision is accessible and does not require residents to traverse major roads or rivers. Ernie May is located within playground precinct Wodonga 4 (W4), between Samantha Terrace and Lightwood Drive.
Ways to have your say
This consultation is open from Wednesday, March 26 to 5pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Anyone who lives, works, studies or invests in Wodonga or visits the municipality and uses the facilities, is invited to review the information provided, ask questions and provide feedback during this time.
Ways to provide feedback
- Add your ideas to the post it wall immediately below
- Complete the online submission form at the bottom of the page
- Email: makewodongayours@wodonga.vic.gov.au
- Phone: (02) 6022 9300
What elements would you like included in the multiplay unit?
Prior to design we are asking the community to design their own multiplay unit. Options could include elements such as a junior slide, senior slide, tunnel, net climber, balance beams, bridge, agility course, shop front, sensory elements, musical elements or panel games. All contributions can be viewed by other visitors and optionally voted on (max 140 characters).
29 March, 2025
bnschmutter says:
swings, flying fox, slides, monkey bars, climbing wall, more tables and chairs. Another basketball ring. Netball ring,
29 March, 2025
Kenzi and Luca says:
The pump track needs to go. Basketball MUST stay.
Community bbq or pizza over as well as play ground would be great. Flying fox too.
29 March, 2025
Julie says:
Monkey bars, net swing, ninja course, climbing equipment
Gym exercise equipment
Basketball court - repaint lines
28 March, 2025
Clint says:
Please repaint the court markings.
Please keep it concrete as it allow quicker return to play post rain.
Add lighting for night play
27 March, 2025
Dad says:
Fireman pole, slide, monkey bars, swings
27 March, 2025
Xavier says:
Basketball and netball court upgrades.
Monkey bars and other climbing equipment
