Jack Gow Memorial Park Play Space

Hawkesbury City Council plans to upgrade the playground at Jack Gow Memorial Park, McGraths Hill and is seeking input from the community to inform the works.

Jack Gow Memorial Park is a small 0.11 ha local park located between Andrew Thompson Drive and Scarvell Avenue. It currently contains an aged double swing set and multi play unit with a bin and seat nearby.

Please help Council plan the new play space by providing information on how you currently use the park and how you might like to use it in future. The survey form can be found below and can be filled out until Friday 22 September 2023.

It is proposed to replace the existing playground with a new play space for children 1-12 years old. It will include shade, seats, bin, new signage, and a pathway connection from the footpath. The softfall will be a combination of mulch with rubber in key wear areas.

The playground will be designed to:

• improve access and circulation into and throughout the park.
• improve site identification and wayfinding using Council’s new suite of signage.
• improve the provision of shade, reducing user’s exposure to UV radiation and contributing to a cooler environment.
• improve image and character of the park.
• improve amenity, safety, and equity.
• minimise future maintenance burden.
• minimise potential impact on neighbouring residents.