We are commencing community engagement for an exciting upgrade to the playground and new tree planting at Symonds Reserve on Stewart Avenue, Aldinga Beach.

The draft concept plan shows the removal of the two existing playgrounds which have reached the end of their asset life, and the establishment of a larger, fenced playground on the eastern side of the reserve. The plan for the new playground includes:

• Shade sails as well as tree planting for future shade
• Rope climbing structures
• Platform with slides
• 6 swings (4 seats and 2 joey swings)
• See saw, spinner, carousel and springer
• Hammocks
• Interactive music play - song gongs
• Interactive sound bridge and sensory path
• Communication board
• Gumnut chairs and blossom seats
• Sitting logs and rocks.

In addition to the playground, the plan shows:

• Drink fountain and dog bowl
• Shelter with BBQ and picnic table
• Outdoor table tennis table
• Tree planting
• Revegetation planting
• Relocated soccer goals
• Irrigated grass
• Passively irrigated rain garden
• New footpath connection.

You can find out more by viewing the draft concept plan and reading the FAQ.

Council has successfully secured an additional $304,000 ‘Cooler, Greener, Wilder’ grant towards the project from Green Adelaide to improve greening, cooling and biodiversity outcomes at the reserve. This funding will support the tree planting and irrigation components of the project.

You can share your thoughts on the draft concept plan by leaving your feedback below. Community engagement will close Monday, 11 August 2025.

We are also holding a community drop-in session as listed below to provide an opportunity for you to discuss the plan, provide any feedback and have your questions answered.

Community drop-in session

• Day: Wednesday 30 July 2025
• Time: 4pm to 5:30pm

Location: Symonds Reserve, Aldinga Beach - meet at the shelter in the reserve, approximately 40m north of the community centre.

It is possible that the community drop-in session may need to be cancelled due to weather conditions. We will assess the situation on the morning of 30 July 2025 and provide notice on this page should the session be cancelled. Please ensure you check for any updates before planning to attend the session.

The renewal is expected to be undertaken within the 2026-27 financial year, subject to approval through Council’s annual budget process.