Free Family Fun Day at Jack Chard Park

09 March 2020

Community can view park upgrade plans

Local residents are invited to a Free Family Fun Day at Jack Chard Park, Tweed Heads on Saturday 21 March 2020.

The event will give community members the chance to view a draft concept plan to upgrade the park and discuss their ideas with Council staff.

The upgrade, which will include children’s outdoor fitness equipment, has been funded by a $107,000 grant awarded through the NSW Government’s My Community Project initiative.

The fun day will include kids’ activities and a free barbecue.

Council’s Manager Parks and Active Communities Stewart Brawley said the concept plan incorporated a range of community ideas that were identified during the public consultation.

“We considered 110 survey submissions from local residents who said they wanted the park design to have shade, newly planted trees, seating with backs and arm rests for older residents, improved walkway access and a design that provides opportunities to socialise,” he said.

Council also partnered with St Joseph’s Primary School in Tweed Heads to engage children in the park planning process.

“We wanted to design a recreational space that local children and residents would be proud of and want to use,” Mr Brawley said.

“We supported a Junior Park Planning Team, made up of eight Year 5 students, who led a community engagement event in the park late last year. In total, more than 180 children voted for their favorite features and activities, including open green spaces and room for ball games.”

The project aims to create a neighbourhood park which is functional, attractive and accessible for young and older members of the community; while providing a safe area for children to play and bringing the community together in a shared space.

For catering purposes, bookings are essential and can be made online at https://jackchardparkfreefamilyfunday.eventbrite.com.au or phone (02) 6670 2530.

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Caption: Council’s Recreation Planner Jodie Hewett with the Junior Park Planning Team from St Joseph’s Primary School