Background

The City of Marion is currently planning a playground upgrade at Southbank Boulevard Reserve, Sheidow Park. This project was identified as a key priority in the Open Space Plan 2024-2034.

The new playground design invites children into a vibrant, imaginative world that stimulates creativity and joy. The bright colours enhance cognitive development, helping children engage more deeply with their surroundings.

The design has increased the existing fenced area surrounding the playground (from 370m2 to 550m2), and has a new irrigated grass area within the fenced playground.

The planned upgrade will include:

  • Fully fenced playground
  • Main play structure with 3 slides and multiple climbing opportunities, different bridge crossings, junior shop front and play panel
  • Swings
  • Music play
  • Accessible loop path for junior scooters and trikes
  • New play equipment options
  • Active recreation options
  • Irrigated turf area inside fence
  • Garden beds and tree planting
  • Drink fountain

Note: Existing irrigated turf, pathways, lighting, seating, shelter, shade sail, basketball court and toilet will be retained as part of the upgrade.

Join the conversation

View the Concept Plan and complete the survey below. We encourage feedback from all ages, including children. We encourage you to complete the survey and then separately with your child.

The feedback received will help influence the final design.

An onsite drop-in session to find out more about the project will be held on:

Wednesday 27 November

4-6pm

At Southbank Boulevard Reserve

Consultation is open until 5pm Monday 9 December 2024 .

Contact council on 8375 6600 or email communityengagement@marion.sa.gov.au if you would like a hard copy survey or concept plan.

Next steps

Following this consultation, feedback will be reviewed and, where possible, incorporated into the final upgrade design.

We will let you know when the final design has been completed and publish it on this project page. Construction works are expected to commence in the 2025 - 2026 financial year.

For further information about the design please contact the Open Space and Recreation Planning team on 8375 6600.