Penders Park - Your Park Your Way

The results are in from the drop in session in July.

People said of the event

“Today’s response and attendance is a strong indication of how loved Pender's is seen. Its communal friendliness and connection with young and old is the answer and value.”

Here is a summary of the key results:

• 200 community members attended the drop-in event (approx).

• 99 online survey participants.

• 372 bits of feedback received at community event. 149 online comments.

• Over 70% of feedback strongly agreed with the Vision (17% agreed).

• Over 80% of feedback rated five out of the six key design principles as ‘Very important’ or ‘Important’.

• The ‘Distinctive Identity’ principle had mixed results - 13% rating it ‘Not at all important’/’Less important’. Despite this, 66% rated it ‘Important’ or ‘Very important’.

• 65% of online participants live in Thornbury, 24% in Preston.

The group reviewed the preliminary feedback from the survey and briefs for the master plan presentation, made plans for further investigation and advocacy around a changing places toilet facility and revisited the master plan layout, mud mapping the locations of different elements discussed last week. The group are currently engaging with the Wurundjeri Council and the local Aboriginal community.

At the groups last meeting we brainstormed and mud mapped potential master plan opportunities on a large park map and considered the quick wins that could be procured to show some on the ground action in tandem. The group also discussed potential innovative formats (vids, vox pop as well as paper document) and launch ideas for the final master plan.

The drop in session was a great day. Thanks to all who came and gave us feedback on the vision and design principles. If you didn't get to the drop in session the survey is open until Monday 27th August, please let us know what you think of the vision and principles. We will provide feedback on the results when the survey closes.

In the meantime the group has settled on a format for the master plan that includes not only a master plan document with stages and priorities, but a document that will link the master plan vision and design principles to other strategic objectives and outcomes for community connections and placemaking.

We are finalising details for the drop-in session on Saturday 21 July and our survey is open and ready for you to complete. (You can find it here)

We’re excited to be coming back to the community with the work we have done to date. Drop in for a coffee and a chat!

Pender’s Park Vision

Pender’s Park is a significant gathering place for our diverse and changing community. As a major neighbourhood park, it’s a place for play, celebrating, active and passive recreation and connecting with nature.

Pender’s Park Design Principles

Distinctive Identity

Pender’s park is a unique space with a character that everyone recognises and values. The park’s identity is shaped by its indigenous history, heritage design and its culturally diverse community.

Accessible, Equitable and Universal

Pender’s Park is a welcoming and respectful place for everyone to enjoy. The design ensures that anyone can access and use the park and its facilities equitably.

‘Playful’

Pender’s park is a shared space that offers a range of exciting ‘play’ opportunities for adults, children and dogs, while respecting the needs of everyone.

Connection to Nature

In a highly urbanised neighbourhood, Pender’s Park is an oasis of green space for people to connect and experience nature.

Natural and Built Elements

Shade, shelter, lighting, seating and amenities are well designed, constructed and maintained. These elements encourage the community to meet, socialise and provide everyone with a feeling of safety and an enjoyable outdoor experience.

Resilience and Sustainability

The park’s natural and built elements are robust, easy to maintain, and durable for the long-term to support current and future generations.

We have developed our Vision and Design principles to guide the development of the park and we are keen to get your feedback.

A drop in session with free coffee and entertainment for the kids will be held in the park on Saturday 21 July 2018 from 10am – 12noon.

The consultation will be launched online on 9 July 2018 for six weeks.

Stay tuned for more information.

The PCG have been working on our Vision and Design Principles to guide the development of the park.

We are planning a drop in session in the park in July to check in with the community to see what you think so far. Stay tuned for the date.

The consultation will be launched online here at yoursaydarebin Pender’s Park on 12 July 2018 for six weeks.

The PCG have finalised the vision statement for the park and are at the stage of clarifying the design principles that will guide the improvements to the park.

A poster asking for the community to “Have your say” has been developed and will start to be seen in the park and around the community.