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Background
The City of Cockburn wants to hear the community's views on the idea of public toilets and/or a fenced, or partially fenced, dog park within Macfaull Park. Your input will help us to understand community needs and will inform the decision-making process.
If either project proceeds to the next step, we will prepare a draft design for community feedback to help us get it right. Please note that no decisions have been made at this time.
About this project
Macfaull Park is a 'neighbourhood-level' public open space. Neighbourhood-level parks are often large (10,000-15,000m²), central to the neighbourhood and accessibility friendly. These spaces have good passive surveillance and pedestrian and cycling connections. Existing features at the park include:
- Disc (frisbee) golf course (refer to the map in the document library)
- Picnic settings
- BBQs
- Half-basketball court
- Dog pouch stations
- Fitness equipment
- Playground.
The City is considering whether public toilets should be available at the park. Toilet facilities are often included at neighbourhood-level parks because they help to promote inclusivity and accessibility.
The City is also exploring the community's views on installing a dog park somewhere within the park. Macfaull Park is a dog off-leash exercise area, and the whole park will stay that way, even if the City were to build a new dog park. Dog parks are often fenced or partially fenced, including features like agility equipment, waste disposal stations, and drinking fountains (see examples in the photo library). Having a fenced dog park within Macfaull Park would mean most of the City’s residents live within a 3km catchment of a dog park (refer to the map in the document library).
Have Your Say
There are plenty of ways to get involved and share your thoughts! Feedback closes 4pm, Monday 16 October 2023.
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In writing
Grab a hardcopy feedback form from Spearwood Library or write to us at [email protected]
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In person
Chat with us at one of our community pop-ups. See the dates and locations below
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Phone
Contact the City of Cockburn on 9411 3444 during business hours
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Pop-up chats
Chat with us at a pop-up:
- Spearwood Library, Tuesday 3 October 2023, any time between 3-6pm
- Macfaull Park* (near the carpark), Saturday 7 October 2023, any time between 9am-12noon
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Toilets Conversation - Share your solution
CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Consider some of the diverse perspectives within the community and help identify a solution.</span></p><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A carer of a child with a disability, who loves the sensory playground, would like toilets so they can enjoy their stay.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A resident living next to the park fears adding toilets may attract anti-social behaviour to the neighbourhood.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A disc golfer with a medical condition has asked for toilets, as they often have to cut their disc golf games short due to lack of amenities. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A park visitor says that adding toilets could create an odour and be subject to vandalism. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A family with young children would like toilets so they have a safe and private place to change nappies and deal with toilet accidents. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A new resident explains toilets might attract too many people to the park and wants it to stay as is.</span></li>
</ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Share your solution below.</span></strong></p>
Dog Park Conversation - Share your solution
CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Consider some of the diverse perspectives within the community and help identify a solution.</span></p><ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A resident living in a nearby apartment says they would like a dog park so their dog can socialise and learn new activities in a controlled open space.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A new resident is concerned about potential noise, excess dog excrement and over-crowding at the park.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A dog owner who uses a wheelchair says the closest dog park is 6km away and would appreciate one closer to home.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A park visitor is unsure about a dog park, explaining that some owners are too complacent in fenced areas and get distracted by their phones rather than watching their dogs.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A resident says many families will benefit from a dog park as not all dogs are comfortable off-leash in an open area. They say Macfaull Park has ample space to accommodate dog park, without compromising existing uses.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 16px;">A disc golfer says dogs and frisbees are not the best mix and would like dogs kept away from the disc golf course. </span></li>
</ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Share your solution below.</strong></span><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br></span></p>
