Graham Watts Reserve
Background
Graham Watts Reserve is located on York Street, Clovelly Park, adjacent to Cosgrove Hall. A new playground and reserve upgrade is currently being planned.
Site History
On this site during 1830-70s the Kangaroo Inn was located here and was a key landmark, the land was later named “Kangaroo Grove”. In 1955 the Marion High School was established on this site which included a zoo, home to many native plants and animals including kangaroos.
The draft concept design has a kangaroo theme to reflect the rich history of this site.
Draft Concept Design
A draft concept design for the playground and surrounding open space was developed for community feedback.
The draft concept design included the following elements:
- Combination play unit with slide, monkey bars, and climbing net
- Kangaroo themed nature play trail
- Seating and balancing logs
- Native planting
- New line markings and games on the existing basketball court
- New pathways
- Drinking fountain and bench seats
- Options of basket swing or standard swing with toddler seat
- Options of see saw or junior kangaroo rocker
View the draft Concept Design
Community Consultation
Community consultation closed on Tuesday 19 March 2024. Thank you to all that provided feedback. A community engagement feedback report is now available to view:
Graham Watts Community Engagement Feedback Report - April 2024
The concept design will be updated, and the project to proceed to detailed design and construction during the 2024/25 financial year.
The Graham Watts Playground and Cosgrove Hall are located in Clovelly Park adjoining York Avenue and the future Torrens to Darlington Project (T2D).
The local level playground is due for renewal and is being progressed for planning and design in 2023/24.
Contact
For further information on this project please contact Danielle Gevers, Recreation and Open Space Planner or Katarina Baumann, Landscape Architect on 8375 6600.
