Circular Head Open Space Strategy
Council resolved to adopt the Open Space Strategy at its meeting on 19 September 2024.
WHAT IS OPEN SPACE?
Open spaces are places for:
- Recreational activities
- Such as running, fishing, playing, informal exercise and connecting with friends and family
- Reflection
- Such as sitting, watching and remembrance
Open spaces are outdoor areas, usually green spaces, that the community spends time in, as well as any paths or trails.
WHAT IS AN OPEN SPACE STRATEGY?
An Open Space Strategy is a document that provides a vision and strategic direction for future open space planning. The strategy aims to provide goals and long-term plans for open spaces into the future. The values and perspectives of the community, with analytical data, will inform the strategy to ensure the proposed improvements are grounded in the context of the area and achievable.
An Open Space Strategy will include:
- A basis for decision making about future open space provision and development;
- An analysis of existing open spaces;
- An understanding of our underutilised existing space and how to improve the quality of open space experiences; and
- Identify areas of under-provision of open space and create strategies to acquire new spaces.
WHY AN OPEN SPACE STRATEGY?
Council does not have an overarching plan for future development of the region’s open spaces and the creation of this strategy aims to provide that. Council is aware that the community cares greatly for our recreation spaces and their future, this strategy hopes to create a path forward so Council can provide the spaces and places that the community is wishing for. The strategy will:
- Identify the current open spaces and how they are used by the community
- Discover what is needed and wanted in our open spaces
- Create a process for how we will achieve the future needs and wants of the community
WHATS NEXT?
The first priority within the strategy is the development of the West Esplanade Foreshore Park Master Plan. The strategy aims to improve the diversity and interest of play experience for all age groups by transforming West Esplanade Foreshore Park into a multi-use community and family attraction encouraging visitation from across the municipality and beyond.