Parks for People: County Road Reserve, Belrose

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Arcadia Landscape Architecture has been appointed as lead landscape architect on the creation and delivery of two significant public open space projects in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, situated on the land of the Garigal people, as part of a collaboration with Department of Planning and Infrastructure (DPIE) and Northern Beaches Council.

Arcadia is undertaking the design and delivery of the ground-breaking public spaces, which are part of the NSW Government’s Park for People program. The parks will celebrate the unique local character of the Northern Beaches, engaging with cwommunities to deliver open spaces that will be used and loved by Northern Beaches residents for years to come.

Arcadia was appointed for its unique approach by demonstrating strong Connection to Country design experience. Arcadia has conducted ‘Walkshops’ for the project sites, alongside the design panel, Northern Beaches Council and the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, to walk Country with cultural leaders as part of a truly collaborative design process.

The revitalisation of County Road Reserve will maximise activation in harmony with the bushland setting, creating a welcoming park with new and improved facilities, including:
/ inclusive nature playspace that utilises ‘Everyone Can Play’ principles
/ upgraded football field with multi-use amenity building and flexible entry space
/ multi-purpose play area, including nature themed playground
/ BBQ and seating amenity
/ discovery walking trail, with bush tucker learning and interpretive signage
/ 40 space car park

In addition to enhancing the functionality and safety of the park, the design integrates the site into its natural setting, with a focus on regenerating and rehabilitating fauna.