The City of Holdfast Bay is renewing these playspaces to provide safe and modern recreational spaces that meet current Australian Standards and the needs of local families, children and the wider community.

Three reserves are being renewed:

• Parkinson Reserve, Glenelg North
• Gemmell Green Reserve, Brighton
• Kibby Reserve, Glenelg North

Each reserve will receive upgrades tailored to its size, location, and community needs.

Council requires two distinct concepts so the community can provide input and help determine the preferred option. This ensures meaningful engagement and gives residents a real choice in shaping their local playspace.

Each design includes one major play structure, such as a climbing unit, tower, or slide complex, that provides high play value and becomes the centrepiece of the playspace.

• Parkinson Reserve, including basketball/netball zone: $340,000
• Gemmell Green Reserve: $180,000
• Kibby Reserve: $120,000

Planting will not be included in the playspace renewals at Gemmell Green, Brighton or Kibby Reserve, Glenelg North. However, additional landscaping and planting will be incorporated at Parkinson Reserve, Glenelg North. This will help soften areas of hardscape, such as paving, and improve integration with the surrounding open grassed areas.

Gemmell Green and Kibby Reserve: Yes, both will remain fully fenced due to traffic and proximity to roads and car parks.

Parkinson Reserve: Only partial fencing is proposed, including new 900mm high fencing to replace the existing fence.

May to June 2026: Community engagement
June 2026: Design refinement
Parkinson Reserve Playspace: September - November 2026
Kibby Reserve Playspace: November - December 2026
Gemmell Green Playspace: January - February 2027

Consultation was open between Thursday 21 May until Wednesday 10 June 2026.

All responses received helped Council identify the preferred concept for each reserve and guide any design refinements before construction. Personal details provided have been removed from public documents.

After consultation closes, Council will publish a “You Said – We Heard” summary. This will outline the preferred concept for each reserve, key themes from community feedback and how comments influenced the final designs. Final designs will be shared on the engagement website and via Council communication channels.

Anyone who lives, studies, works in, or visits Holdfast Bay is welcome to participate in this community consultation.

Feedback can be provided in the following ways:

Online: www.yourholdfast.com/playspaces

Mail: Playspaces
PO Box 19,
Brighton
SA, 5048

Email: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Phone: 8229 9999 during office hours

All feedback must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 10 June 2026.

Lisa Faraci
8229 9999
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au