Why we're consulting
Wodonga Council is renewing the playground in John Schwind Park.
The council wants to know what playground users and the wider community think should be part of the equipment update.
Under our Playground Strategy, this space is categorised as a local park.
A local play space serves homes generally within 10 minutes’ walk or 500m for families and its primary purpose is for play and social recreation. They are important meeting places for local children, teenagers and families.
It should have shade, seats and tables, but barbecues, toilets and parking are not required as visits are likely to be of short duration and its role is serving homes within walking distance.
Background information
John Schwind Park is in West Wodonga along the Felltimber loop pathway.
Its proximity to a large natural reserve and a major roads results in it servicing a broader catchment than many locally classified playgrounds.
The current playground space is 182m² and is surrounded by new and established trees.
The equipment installed in 1994 consists of a twin swing, springer and small multiplay unit.
The nearest playground is Alan Goyne less than 200m away and has similar equipment.
Ways to have your say
This consultation is open from Wednesday, June 21 to Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
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
- Contribute an idea or vote on someone elses idea below
- Complete an online submission form
- Email: makewodongayours@wodonga.vic.gov.au
- Phone: (02) 6022 9300
What would you like in your local play space?
Share your ideas here or up-vote and down-vote the ideas of others to help us determine what the community would like to see in John Schwind Park. All contributions can be viewed by other visitors and optionally voted on.
11 July, 2023
Susan Richardson says:
Inclusive equipment for wheelchair user (currently 7 yo).
Flying fox
Slide (bigger)
Obstacle course
Rock climbing wall
Roundabout
7 July, 2023
Lj says:
A larger slide attached to a climbing wall/platform, a rocker or 2 for young children,update swings, character cap needs to go!
6 July, 2023
Sammy says:
Basketball court / area to practice shooting
Bigger slide
Flying fox
Bigger play equipment for older children 8-10 years +
Swings
6 July, 2023
Sam Whitehouse says:
Basketball court / area to practice shooting
Bigger slide
Flying fox
Bigger play equipment for older children 8-10 years +
Swings
26 June, 2023
Alex says:
Traffic island on Felltimber Road adjacent to the park to improve park access.
24 June, 2023
wadealtmeier says:
Flying fox, tunnel, bigger slide/spiral slide, picnic table, larger climbing structure, monkey bars, fireman pole, shopfront, rock climbing.
24 June, 2023
Ava says:
Flying fox, tunnel, bigger slide/spiral slide, picnic table, larger climbing structure, monkey bars, fireman pole, shopfront, rock climbing.
22 June, 2023
Donut says:
Zip line, tree house, space themed, ninja course, trampoline, massive slide, a bike track like the old one at Wodonga south primary school,
21 June, 2023
Abbee says:
My kids say they would like a tyre swing, a flying fox, monkey bars, a big slide and something to spin around on. A picnic bench too.
21 June, 2023
Kelly says:
Monkey bars
Flying fox
Bigger slide
My kids just love going to the park and would love to have more variety for them 😊
21 June, 2023
lifewiththelamsays says:
As family bloggers, it would be great to see a water feature, a nest swing, a swirly slide, and a see-saw at the park
21 June, 2023
Chantelleportsmouth says:
It would be good to have a water park and playground the kids needs more things to do at the playground and having a waterpark in there
