Let's talk public toilets & pooch paw-sibilities - Macfaull Park, Spearwood
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.Continue reading
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).
How to participate
Closes 4pm, Monday 16 October 2023 | |
Feedback form Complete the questions in the form below Hard copies available at Spearwood Library | |
Community conversation Consider the diverse perspectives and help to identify a solution that meets our community's needs Share your solution in the conversation forum below | |
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Toilets Conversation - Share your solution
8 months agoShare Toilets Conversation - Share your solution on Facebook Share Toilets Conversation - Share your solution on Twitter Share Toilets Conversation - Share your solution on Linkedin Email Toilets Conversation - Share your solution linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Consider some of the diverse perspectives within the community and help identify a solution.
- A carer of a child with a disability, who loves the sensory playground, would like toilets so they can enjoy their stay.
- A resident living next to the park fears adding toilets may attract anti-social behaviour to the neighbourhood.
- 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.
- A park visitor says that adding toilets could create an odour and be subject to vandalism.
- A family with young children would like toilets so they have a safe and private place to change nappies and deal with toilet accidents.
- A new resident explains toilets might attract too many people to the park and wants it to stay as is.
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Dog Park Conversation - Share your solution
8 months agoShare Dog Park Conversation - Share your solution on Facebook Share Dog Park Conversation - Share your solution on Twitter Share Dog Park Conversation - Share your solution on Linkedin Email Dog Park Conversation - Share your solution linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.Consider some of the diverse perspectives within the community and help identify a solution.
- 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.
- A new resident is concerned about potential noise, excess dog excrement and over-crowding at the park.
- A dog owner who uses a wheelchair says the closest dog park is 6km away and would appreciate one closer to home.
- 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.
- 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.
- A disc golfer says dogs and frisbees are not the best mix and would like dogs kept away from the disc golf course.
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Community consultation
Let's talk public toilets & pooch paw-sibilities - Macfaull Park, Spearwood has finished this stageThe City wants to hear your views on the idea of toilets and a fenced or partially fenced dog park at Macfaull Park.
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Feedback assessed
Let's talk public toilets & pooch paw-sibilities - Macfaull Park, Spearwood is currently at this stageThe City is reviewing the community's feedback. Key findings will help the City decide what amenities we provide at the park.
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Reporting
this is an upcoming stage for Let's talk public toilets & pooch paw-sibilities - Macfaull Park, SpearwoodThe City will report back on the key findings and confirm the next steps. Depending on levels of support, the City will prepare a draft design for the community to provide feedback on.
About Macfaull Park
Macfaull Park is a neighbourhood open space. Neighbourhood spaces typically have the following characteristics:
- 10,000-50,000m²
- Serve as a central gathering point for the local community
- Located within a 10-minute walk of surrounding residents
- Designed for accessibility
- Offer good pedestrian and cycling connections
- Support good passive surveillance
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.