Community consultation for the George Smith Playground upgrade in Newtown — meet council staff and share your ideas to help shape the new playground design.
Sunday 9 August 2026
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
Free
Come along to a friendly community consultation about the George Smith Playground upgrade in Newtown. This is a practical opportunity for families to shape the playground design so it meets the needs of local children and parents, with council staff on hand to listen and answer questions.
The session is relaxed and family-friendly, framed around improving safety, play value and accessibility for a variety of ages. Bring ideas, sketchs or simply your lived experience of how the space is used now.
This event is ideal for middle aged parents of school aged children who want a say in local play spaces, and it is an important chance to influence the final playground design and contribute to community-led planning.
You will meet council staff at the playground and be invited to share your thoughts on equipment, layout and surfacing. Expect a short introduction followed by informal conversations where your feedback is recorded to inform the design.
Topics likely to come up include safety, age-appropriate equipment, shade, seating and how families use the space. There will be no formal presentation, just a community-focused discussion.
Practical details to keep in mind:
- Time: a 90-minute drop-in session so you can arrive with the kids.
- Bring photos or sketches if you have ideas.
- The focus is on constructive feedback for playground design and community use.
This is a free, drop-in consultation event run by the local council as part of the early-stage engagement for the playground upgrade. It is a short, focused session where staff take notes and explain next steps for design and consultation.
The session is best suited to families who live nearby or frequently use the playground and can provide practical insights about daily use, supervision, and desired features for children of varying ages.
Please note there is no formal childcare or program for children; attendees should supervise their children while contributing feedback. The event will be outdoors in the playground so consider sun protection and comfortable footwear.
The meeting point is George Smith Playground on St Marys Street, Newtown NSW, a familiar local play space. Look for council staff near the play equipment area and bring a stroller or pram as needed.
There are no indoor facilities or formal meeting rooms used for this session; the conversation takes place onsite so dress for the weather and consider seating or picnic rugs if you want to stay longer.
If you rely on public transport or car parking, plan ahead as local streets may have limited parking; walking or a short ride is often easiest for families in Newtown.
Accessibility support provided: there are no accessibility support options for this event. If you need specialist assistance, contact the council project team via the project page before attending to discuss alternatives.
This is a consultation session so feedback will be recorded and used to inform the design — it is not a decision-making meeting but your input matters and will be considered in future design stages.
Weather may affect activities; the event will proceed outdoors unless the council advises otherwise, so check local weather on the day and bring sun protection or rain gear as required.
There is no cost to attend; the session is free and open to the local community and families. No booking is required — it is a drop-in format so come when you can during the scheduled time.
For further information or to provide feedback online, visit the project page referenced by the council or contact the council project team. No payment or registration is needed for participation.
If you cannot attend in person, the council usually offers an online feedback option via the project page where you can submit comments and ideas about the playground upgrade.
