Published on Friday, 25 July 2025 at 11:20:02 AM
All Abilities Play Space: What You Told Us
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts with us! We received a total of 72 online survey responses, heard from 14 participants at our in-person consultation sessions, and received 3 additional submissions, a terrific level of engagement, and we're grateful for every contribution.
Full infographic can be found at: Survey Response Overview
Based on what you shared, the team is now developing a concept design for the All Abilities Playground that reflects your top priorities for play experiences, which were:
| Play Experiences - Priorities for Inclusion |
Essential + High |
Medium + Low |
| Swinging |
92% |
8% |
| Hanging out with friends |
86% |
14% |
| Playing creatively (e.g. role play) |
85% |
15% |
| Balancing |
85% |
15% |
| Wheeling (e.g. scooting, wheelchair, trike) |
85% |
15% |
| Sliding |
83% |
17% |
| Cosy/small spaces to sit |
82% |
18% |
| Climbing |
76% |
24% |
| Watching others play |
72% |
28% |
| Water play |
71% |
29% |
| Sand play |
61% |
39% |
| Being up high |
57% |
43% |
| Taking risks |
50% |
50% |
| Running |
46% |
54% |
You also told us how important it is to include:
- Accessible toilets, pathways, and shaded seating
- Cultural connections and spaces that reflect Northam’s riverside identity
- Inclusive and sensory-friendly design
If that sounds good to you, fantastic, that’s exactly the direction we’re heading.
But if you’re reading this and thinking, “Hang on, I have something else in mind”, don’t worry! A second round of community feedback is coming soon.
Keep an eye on our posts, the draft concept will be shared ahead of the next community feedback forum and open for comment, so you’ll have another chance to have a say about the experiences this space will offer.
Let’s work together to create a space that truly includes and excites everyone.
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