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Deep Creek Reserve Eco Play An all-abilities play space Cameron Way, Pakenham Phone: 1300 787 624 Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/deepcreek Cardinia Shire Council Access Key Updated March 2021 V2.0
Contents and definitions
Guidelines 3 Actively supervise – Parents must have their buttons. These skills are also needed for self-
Did you know? 4 children within eyesight at all times when care and participation in activities at school
actively supervising and at home
Getting there 5
Parking 6 AFFL – Above finished floor level Gross motor skills – Gross motor skills use the
Balance – A biological system that enables large muscles of the body. Commonly used
Eco Play map 7
us to maintain a body’s desired position and gross motor skills include actions such as
Deep Creek Reserve map 8 rolling, crawling, walking, jumping, riding a
requires a number of sensory systems to work
Public toilets 9 bike, and climbing stairs. Gross motor skills
together. Good balance builds better posture,
Changing Places 10 helps to prevent falling over when standing or are essential to movement and participating in
Playspace entry 11 moving, improves coordination and increases activities at school and at home
Barbecue shelter and social space 12 muscular power Hand–eye coordination – The synchronisation
Music hub 13 Coordination – The ability to use different parts of eye and hand movements. An example of
of the body together smoothly and efficiently. hand–eye coordination may include grasping
Spinner 14
Good coordination can protect children from objects
Water play 15
falling and injuries. These skills are needed Imagination – the ability to produce and
Sandpit 16
for participation in everyday tasks as well as simulate novel objects, peoples and ideas in
Dragonfly 17 active participation in playgrounds and sports the mind without any immediate input of the
Lily pad swing and swing set 18 senses
Cause and effect – When something happens
Giant basket swing 19 that makes something else happen Proprioception – awareness of position and
Liberty swing 20 movement of the body
Core strength – Stabilises and controls your
Herb and sensory gardens 21 abdominal muscles, back muscles and the Socialise – Practise taking turns, team building
Slides 22 muscles around the pelvis which all influences and collaborative play
Wheelchair slalom 23 the legs and upper body. Strong core muscles Spatial awareness – Knowing where your body is
Lookout 24 make it easier to do many physical activities in space in relation to objects or other people
Playground surrounds 25 Creativity – The use of imagination or original Sensory awareness – The direct focus on specific
Party hire 26 ideas to create something sensory aspect/s of the body or the outer/
Accessibility 27 DCR – Deep Creek Reserve inner environment
Safety 28 Fine motor skills – Fine motor skills involve the TGSI – Tactile ground surface indicators. A
Cardinia Shire Council Contacts 29 use of the small muscles in the hands. These tactile ground surface to assist pedestrians
In-document links – click underlined text and include skills such as grasping objects, writing, who are visually impaired. Often found on
map locations to follow links. cutting with scissors, shoe-tying, and fastening footpaths, stairs and train station platforms
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sensory gardens and environmental education
sessions for schools.
• Wide gravel walking trails that wrap around
the boundaries of DCR are a beautiful way to
explore the site and its surrounds. Enjoy the
tranquillity of nature and if you’re lucky enough,
you may see some of the colourful wildlife along
the way.
• There is a kickabout oval at the rear of the
playground within the surrounding walkways
where visitors are welcomed to play ball sports.
• DCR wetlands is home to many different species
Did you know? • Deep Creek Reserve Eco Play is proudly owned of frogs and birds.
and operated by Cardinia Shire Council.
• The community-driven indigenous plant nursery
The play space is designed for people of all
• Cardinia Shire Council’s Access and Inclusion features display gardens, propagation facilities,
ages and abilities to play, learn, get physically
Policy and Action Plan can be found on the shade houses and green houses to grow plants
active and enjoy sensory exploration.
Cardinia Shire Council website. as well as educational classrooms for schools.
The facility is managed by
It includes:
• This all-abilities play space and water play area Cardinia Environment Coalition
• Play equipment and structures
is located in Cardinia Shire’s exciting outdoor
• Sand and water play area
space, Deep Creek Reserve (DCR). It is very • To provide feedback please call Cardinia Shire
• Shelters
much a place of environmental significance Council on 1300 787 624 (during business
• ‘Bush Kinder’ outdoor classrooms
and boasts a multipurpose function centre hours and after hours) or email
• Sensory Garden
and golf club, an indigenous plant nursery, mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
• Barbecues and drinking fountain
demonstration wetlands, demonstration and
• Indigenous plants.
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Getting there
DCR Eco Play is located at 62 Cameron Way,
Deep Creek Reserve, Pakenham.
See Google Maps reference here.
The nearest bus stop is approximately 170
metres away on Cameron Way. This stop is
accessed via bus route 929.
For more information on how to get here, please
visit PTV.
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Parking
The most convenient parking is located within Deep Creek Reserve, directly Bike racks are located outside the main playground entrance. Additional
outside the entrance to the play space. bike racks are located outside the entrance to Deep Creek Reserve and Eco
Centre. Please remember to bring your own bike lock.
There are:
Bus parking is located within the main car park, directly opposite the main
• two accessible parking bays located approximately 35m away from the entry to the Eco Centre.
main entrance and 20m away from the car park entrance
• an additional two accessible parking bays are located approximately
85m from the main entrance and 30m away from the car park entrance
• general parking with no restrictions.
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Eco Play map
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Main path
Wheelchair slalom course
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Wheelchair entry
Toilets
Changing places/baby change
Barbecue
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4 Accessible picnic tables
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Picnic tables
Single slide
Accessible slide
1 Main entrance
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6 7 10 2 Car park entrance
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11 3 Music hub
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4 Zig zag seating
9 5 Spinner
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7
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Water play
Sand pit
Herb garden
9 Dragonfly
10 Lily pad swing
11 Social space
12 12 Sensory garden
13 Liberty swing
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14 Giant basket swing
15 Lookout
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Deep Creek Reserve map
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Road/entry
Main walking paths
2 Entry/exit to Eco centre
Wheelchair access
Toilets
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Changing places/baby change
7 Barbecue
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Accessible picnic tables
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8 1 Nursery
2 Golf cart shed
3 Demonstration garden
4 North car park
5 5 South car park
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6 Eco Centre
7 First tee
12 8 Driving range
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9 Eco Play (all-abilities play space)
10 Demonstration wetland
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11 Bush kinder
12 Kickabout
13 Lookout
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Public toilets
Deep Creek Reserve has two sets of public toilets.
Set 1 Set 2
Location: Directly opposite the play space on the Location: Inside the Eco Centre. Enter the facility
outside of the Eco Centre. via the entrance opposite the play space. Turn
immediately right into a hallway.
Includes: Includes:
• one unisex, accessible toilet with sensor • one unisex, accessible toilet with sensor
lighting lighting
• push button automated sliding door. Button • push button automated door opening inward.
height 990mm AFFL. Door clearance of Button height 910mm AFFL. Door clearance of Set 1 public toilets
1,050mm. Push button lock at 1,110mm AFFL 910mm. Push button lock at 1,100mm AFFL
• cubicle space 2,350mm x 2,370mm • cubicle space 1,970mm x 2,030mm
• grab bars to the right and behind toilet • grab bars to the left and behind toilet
• toilet height 450mm AFFL with right-hand • toilet height 250mm AFFL with left-hand
transfer transfer
• sink height 810mm AFFL with lever tap • sink height 810mm AFFL with lever tap
1,000mm AFFL 1,000mm AFFL
• baby change area • baby change area
• separate unisex ambulant toilets. • separate male and female toilets including
ambulant. Set 2 public toilets
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Change in ground surface Automated doors Bright lights Bathroom smells
Heating/Cooling Echo Mirror/Reflection Disinfectants
Shared personal space Hand dryers People
Sensory guide People
Toilet flushing
Water running
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Changing Places
Deep Creek Reserve has a dedicated Changing • baby change area
Places/fully accessible toilet and changeroom. • adult change table – electronically height
Changing Places toilets have extra features and adjustable and manual foldable table with
more space to meet the needs of people with maximum load 200kg
severe and profound disabilities. • Stellar 444F ceiling hoist with hoist/carry bar
with maximum load 200kg.
Location: Opposite the play space, directly beside
the first set of toilets. The Changing Places can Please remember to bring your own sling and
be accessed from outside or from within the ensure it is compatible with the hoist. If there is
Eco Centre. any uncertainty, please do not use hoist.
Includes: The Changing Places facility requires an MLAK
• a unisex, fully accessible toilet and adult key to access. Users are encouraged to bring
change facility with sensor lighting their own MLAK key. If you do not have access
• access is via push button operated to your own MLAK key, please speak to a staff
automated sliding door. Button height member in the Eco Centre during operating hours
970mm AFFL. Door clearance 1050mm. for assistance.
Automated lock 1,010mm AFFL
• flip up grab bars on either side of toilet For information on how to apply for a MLAK key
• toilet height 450mm with left- or right-hand visit www.masterlocksmiths.com.au/mlak
transfer
• sink height 810mm AFFL with lever tap
1,000mm AFFL
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Change in ground surface Automated door Bright lights Bathroom smells
Heating/Cooling Echo Mirror/Reflection Disinfectants
Hand dryer
Sensory guide Toilet flushing
Water running
10Play space entry
There are three convenient access points.
Main Entry: Located directly opposite the Eco Centre and the toilets.
1. Enter through a manual latch swing gate opening inward with a
clearance of 1,230mm.
2. Proceed through the airlock entry. There is a bench seat with back and
armrests here.
Main entry Car park entry
3. Enter the play space via a manual latch swing gate opening outward
with a clearance of 1,230mm.
An undercover
Car park entry: Located opposite the main car park via a manual latch area is located
swing gate opening inward with a clearance of 1,230mm.
directly ahead
Additional entry: Located at the rear of the play space, this entry can be of the main
accessed via the surrounding wetlands walking track. Access is via a entry, within
manual latch swing gate opening inward with a clearance of 1,110mm.
the play space.
Additional entry
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Shared personal space Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Weather Nature Glare Sunscreen
People Nature
Sensory guide People
11Barbecue shelter and social
space
Come prepared for a picnic or barbecue.
All six electric barbecues have been designed to be accessible for
wheelchair users, with an operating height of approximately 900mm and a
knee clearance of 830mm. Barbecues are push button operated. Operating
controls are conveniently displayed on the side of the hot plate.
Seating options include picnic tables with a dedicated wheelchair seating
space with a knee clearance of 720mm and benches. Surrounding bench
seating with backs and armrests are also available in this immediate area.
An additional 3,600mm long by 960mm wide stainless-steel picnic table
is also available. Knee clearance of 660mm. Please note, seating is not
provided for this table.
The social space can be used for visitors to sit, relax and dine together.
Short distances to accessible parking bays and the Changing Places facility
enable easy access for parents and carers.
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Change in ground surface Barbecue sizzling Flying insects Food/Drink
Shared personal space Gardening equipment Glare Nature
Weather Musical instruments Nature Sunscreen
Sensory guide People People
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Music hub map location
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So much more than
meets the eye
Wellbeing and educational benefits
• Sensory elements can include tactile,
auditory and manipulative activities.
Musical rain wheel Gong drums 8–key accessible Bell harp • Stimulates imagination and creativity.
marimba • Helps to improve sensory awareness
Standing 1m high and A set of three stainless steel 105cm tall and accessible This beautiful 2m high bell
and allows children to explore the
accessible for wheelchairs, drums standing 450mm for wheelchairs, this harp produces seven, clear
world around them.
this iron bark and stainless- high produce a ringing instrument produces bell-like sounds. Instrument
• Helps to improve fine motor skills and
steel rain wheel produces gong or cymbal like sound. mellow pitches from the can be played by using the
coordination.
rain like or shaker sounds. Instrument can be played tuned wooden keys. It attached mallets.
Sounds are activated by with hands, fingers or sticks. can be played with the Mallets are stored in holders
Tip: Instruments can be played and
turning or spinning the Visit YouTube to see gong attached mallets. Mallets on the equipment. Visit
enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age
wheel either way. drums in use. are stored in holders on the YouTube to see a bell harp
and ability.
Visit YouTube to hear a equipment. Visit YouTube to in use.
rain wheel. hear marimba drums
in use.
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Change in ground surface Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Shared personal space Musical instruments Glare Sunscreen
Weather People Nature
Sensory guide People
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Spinner map location
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Learn, play and grow
Wellbeing and educational benefits
• Helps to improve balance, core
strength and proprioception.
• Helps to train the sense of spatial
awareness.
• Encourages children to socialise and
practise turn taking, team building and
collaborative play.
Tip: The training of balance is particularly
The spinner offers level entry access from a flat • For safety, do not exceed the comfortable important for children with Autism and
fall surface. spinning speed of yourself and other users. vision impairments, as well as a range of
• For users aged 3+. physical disabilities.
Directions and rules • Supervision by an adult at all times.
• Push hand grabs to operate rotation. Handle • Take caution of foot traffic entering
bars with a knee clearance and height of from edges.
750mm AFFL on the spinner to hold.
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Change in ground surface Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Dizziness Musical instruments Glare Sunscreen
Increase in body temperature People Nature
Sensory guide Increase in heart rate
Shared personal space
People
Weather
Weightlessness
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Water play map location
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Sheltered from the elements of weather and all
under cover, the water play area is pure sensory Let your imagination
stimulation. Level entry access to this space
is provided.
run wild
Wellbeing and educational benefits
It includes: • Water play releases energy. It can
• a water ball with a push button at an be both invigorating or relaxing and
operating height of 900mm AFFL calming.
• a water tap with a lever at an operating height • Helps to stimulate creativity and
of 620mm AFFL imagination.
• a water table at a height of 470mm AFFL. • Helps children to develop and
understand cause and effect.
The water play area is surrounded by a small, • Helps children to explore their world
shallow creek bed for water to safely flow into the using their senses.
drainage system. • Helps to develop scientific concepts.
• Helps to develop fine motor skills.
Please remember to actively supervise children at • Encourages cooperation and teamwork
all times. and encourages children to socialise.
Tip: Don’t forget a towel and sunscreen.
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Being splashed Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Cool water Musical instruments Glare Sunscreen
Shared personal space People Nature
Sensory guide Water resistance Splashing People
Weather Water running
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Sandpit map location
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Create and pretend
Wellbeing and educational benefits
• Helps to develop spatial awareness.
• Helps to facilitate development of fine
and gross motor skills.
• Helps to stimulate creative and
imaginative skills.
• Helps children to explore the world
around them using their senses.
The sandpit consists of three multistorey levels Directions and rules • Helps to develop hand–eye
offering children textural elements to engage • The sand digger is to be used for digging only, coordination.
their sense of touch. It includes a carved log no striking other play users.
sand table at a height of 600mm AFFL, sculptural • Stay a safe distance from the digger at all Tip: Wash hands after playing in the sand.
rocks and a sand digger with operating handles at times when in use.
770mm AFFL. • Please no throwing sand.
Access to level one requires users to step down
approximately 300mm. Access to sandpit levels
two and three requires users to step over a low
wall at a height of 330mm AFFL.
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Cool sand Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Gritty sand Musical instruments Glare Sunscreen
Shared personal space People Nature
Sensory guide Weather Water running People
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map location
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The dragonfly is the centre piece for this play space.
The accessible large dragonfly body is an elevated sculpture that acts as
a bridge across the park. It safely allows all visitors to experience height
above the play space below and views to the surrounding area.
Access to the dragonfly structure is via a choice of two gravel pathways
located on either side of the dragonfly. Each pathway is approximately 40m
in length with one landing platform. The pathways have an approximate
average gradient of 1:19 (5.3%) and a handrail on one side.
Bench seating with backs and armrests are available at the top of
both pathways. Explore, view, access
Wellbeing and educational benefits Tip: From the body of
Access through the dragonfly is slightly sloped with an approximate
• Helps to develop imaginative and the dragonfly, enter the
average gradient of 1:26 (3.9%) and a handrail on both sides. Rubber
creative skills. tunnel to step inside
mats line the flooring.
• Helps to develop gross motor skills. its head.
• Facilitates social skill development in
children.
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Change in ground surface Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Increased body temperature Musical instruments Glare Sunscreen
Increased heart rate People Nature
Sensory guide Shared personal space People
Weather
17Eco Play Eco Play
Lily pad swing and swing set map location map location
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Lily pad swing Swing set
The lily pad swing (see below) includes high back
full bucket seats and is fun for all ages. Swing high, swing low
The swing set includes a toddler swing and two
sling seat swings side by side. Also included is an Wellbeing and educational benefits
all ages adaptable swing at a height of 510mm • The smooth, back-and-forth motion
AFFL (see right). can be soothing and calming.
• Helps to develop balance and core
strength.
• Helps to encourage turn taking and
cooperative play.
Tip: Make sure to stand at the side of the
swings while waiting your turn. Do not
walk in front or behind moving swings.
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Increased body temperature Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Increased heart rate Musical instruments Glare Sunscreen
Shared personal space People
Sensory guide Sensation of flying
Nature
People
Weather
Weightlessness
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Giant basket swing map location
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Swing high, swing low
Wellbeing and educational benefits
• The smooth, back-and-forth motion
can be soothing and calming.
• Helps to develop balance and
core strength.
• Helps to encourage turn taking and
cooperative play.
Tip: Make sure to stand at the side of the
swings while waiting your turn. Do not
walk in front or behind moving swings.
The giant basket swing is an awe-inspiring piece Access to the giant basket swing is via gravel
that attracts children like a magnet. It offers pathways which are 1.5m in width, approximately
multiple directions of swinging and has room for 30m in length and have approximate average
many children to be seated, standing, or lying down. gradients of 1:22 (4.4%). The giant basket swing
sits at approximately 950mm AFFL.
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Increased body temperature Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Increased heart rate Musical instruments Glare Sunscreen
Shared personal space People
Sensory guide Sensation of flying
Nature
People
Weather
Weightlessness
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Liberty Swing map location
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Limitless fun
Wellbeing and educational benefits
• The Liberty Swing is both therapeutic
and fun.
• Helps to develop balance and core
strength.
• Helps to develop visual-spatial
awareness, muscle tone, head
The Liberty Swing offers wheelchair users the
control, self-regulation, attention and
opportunity to experience the joy of being able to
emotions.
swing at the park. The access ramp on the Liberty
• Helps to encourage turn taking and
Swing is 700mm wide.
cooperative play.
The Liberty Swing requires an MLAK key to
Tip: Liberty Swings suit people of all
operate. Users are welcome to bring their own
ages including residents from aged care
MLAK or collect one from staff in the Eco Centre
facilities. For directions on how to use,
during operating hours.
view the demonstration videos.
For information on how to apply for a MLAK key
visit www.masterlocksmiths.com.au/mlak
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Increased heart rate Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Sensation of flying Musical instruments Glare Sunscreen
Weather People Nature
Sensory guide Weightlessness People
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Herb and sensory gardens map location map location
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Herb garden Sensory Garden
Smell, touch, see
Wellbeing and educational benefits
• Gardening and plant care help children
develop gross and fine motor skills.
• Gardens improve physical fitness,
health, mood and cognition.
• Can be a calming space for anyone
who may be feeling overwhelmed.
• Helps children to make sense of the
The herb and sensory gardens have been In the herb garden, children can learn new skills, world around them by providing a
designed to stimulate a wide variety of have fun, play and develop self-confidence by range of experiences to stimulate
sensory experiences. tending and nurturing plants. Most children the senses.
enjoy being outdoors and love digging in the soil, • Helps to encourage imaginative play.
The sensory garden offers a tranquil place to getting dirty, creating things and watching plants
stroll as well as a range of features including grow. Users are encouraged to utilise the push Tip: Wash your hands when finished and
log steppers, wooden balancing beams, cubby button operated sprinklers to water plants. These don’t forget sunscreen and hat.
structures, bench seating with backs and sit at an operating height of 900mm AFFL and a
armrests and a variety of ground surfaces. depth of 450mm.
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Change in ground surface Gardening equipment Flying insects Herbs
(sensory garden) Musical instruments Glare Nature
Cool dirt (herb garden) People Nature Sunscreen
Sensory guide Fine water spray People
(herb garden)
Shared personal space
Weather
21Slides
There are two plastic mound slides: a blue junior mound slide and a yellow double mound slide which
includes a rope up to the mound. There is also one wide concrete slide down mound with climbing holds Slip and slide
and deck.
The plastic mound slides are located on the right-hand side of the dragonfly and the concrete slide down Wellbeing and educational benefits
mound is located on the left-hand side of the dragonfly. • Helps to develop/improve
proprioception.
Slides provide children with the thrill of motion and moving fast. • Helps to develop balance and core
strength.
• Helps to develop gross motor skills.
• Helps to encourage turn taking and
cooperative play.
Tip: Do not walk or run up or down
the slides.
Access to the blue junior plastic Access to the yellow plastic Access to the concrete mound
mound slide is via a step at mound slide is via a step at down slide is via a step at a
a height of 260mm AFFL and a height of 460mm AFFL and height of 90mm AFFL and
handrails on both sides. handrails on both sides. handrails on both sides.
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Increased body temperature Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Increased heart rate Musical instruments Glare Sunscreen
Shared personal space Nature
Sensory guide Stomach drop
People
Weather
Weightlessness
22Wheelchair slalom
The wheelchair slalom is located on the edge of
the play space, directly opposite the Zoom zoom zoom
kickabout oval.
Wheelchair slalom is a fun, fast-paced and Wellbeing and educational benefits
exciting sport with the overall aim of navigating • Helps to develop fine and gross motor
through a course. It includes challenging skills.
obstacles and lateral activities such as course • Helps to improve wheelchair control,
mounded ground planes and rumble strips, balance and core strength.
markers to weave between and lined paths to • Helps to improve overall health, fitness
stay within. and wellbeing.
• Helps to encourage cooperation and
The slalom provides an immersive experience for facilitate communication in children.
wheelchair users and can also double as a
bike track. Tip: Practice obstacles at slow speed to
begin with and build up speed slowly.
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Increased body temperature Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Increased heart rate Musical instruments Glare Sunscreen
Shared personal space People Nature People
Sensory guide Surface bumps People
Weather
23Eco Play
Lookout map location
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The lookout overlooks the surrounding wetland area and gives a towering Safety barriers sit at approximately 1,220mm AFFL. Vertical bars spaced at
view of the play space. This allows children the chance to get up high and 90mm apart line the safety barrier.
look out over the entire play space and spot where they want to head next.
Visitors are also encouraged to relax and enjoy the view.
Access to the lookout is via gravel pathways which are 1.5m in width,
approximately 30m in length and have approximate average gradients of
1:22 (4.4%).
Feel Sounds Sights Smells
Shared personal space Gardening equipment Flying insects Nature
Weather People Glare Sunscreen
Nature People
Sensory guide People
24Playspace surrounds Compost corner
Located between the cafe and playground is a working compost
display. It was established for school education, community
workshops and park users. It also helps provide an opportunity for
the Deep Creek Reserve cafe to compost their kitchen scraps and
food waste.
• Kickabout oval The display of different worm farms and home composting systems
also features signage and stepping stones, encouraging visitors to
• Walking trails
walk through the space and learn about food waste and the benefits
• Eco Centre – multipurpose of home composting.
facility
• Demonstration wetlands Compost systems and worm farms are a great way to help reduce
• Indigenous plant nursery the environmental impact of the food we throw away and the garden
beds at compost corner enable a circular economy, growing herbs to
• Environmental education
for schools be used in the cafe’s kitchen.
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25Party hire
There is a room available for party hire.
It is located within Deep Creek Reserve
Eco Centre.
If entering from the play space, this room
is located on the left-hand side after the
entrance.
If entering through the centre’s main entry,
please see staff at reception who will be
able to direct you to the party room.
Access to the party room is via a manual
door opening inward. Door clearance of
900mm. There is an additional sliding
door entry point with a door clearance of
2,300mm.
Toilets are located within and on the
outside of the centre. For further
information on toilets, go to page 9 and
page 10 of this Access Key.
For bookings, please email
functions@deepcreekreserve.com.
26Accessibility
• Pram ramps from accessible parking bays to • Spaces for a wheelchair user to sit with • Walking paths surrounding the site
access walkway. friends and log steppers at height to sit approximately 2.5m width with smooth rise
• Clear path of travel from car park to by wheelchair. and fall gravel surfaces. Please take care to
play space. • Bench seating with backs and armrests are protect local wildlife.
• Waiting zone and bench seats with backs and available throughout. • Visitors who use assistance dogs certified
armrests at car park entry to play space. • Sensory garden with cubby structures to fit by a registered authority are welcome.
children in wheelchairs. Assistance dogs must be restrained by a
• Changing Places facility (under 50m distance
harness or leash at all times. Please note:
from social space). • It is recommended that you bring your own
assistance dogs are the only dogs permitted
• Large visual map of play space located after drinking water.
within the play space area.
car park entry. • No knee clearance on the carved log sand
• Wide, clear walkways, minimum 1.5m wide table within the sandpit.
throughout the play space. • Space for whole class/groups to gather.
• Adequate space to park mobility aids and
prams throughout.
27Safety
• TGSI on pram ramps leading from
accessible parking bays to walkway.
• Bollards at waiting zone car park entry to
play space.
• Airlock entry at main gate.
• Surrounding fencing allows families and
groups to safely utilise the play and social
space, allows parents and carers peace of
mind to enjoy the space together without
the risk of children running onto busy roads
or other hazards. • Overhead hazards include play equipment • Spinner’s rotating edge with adequate
• Seats near fence openings. and play structures. distance to the outside edge of the play
• No TGSI prior to access pathways within space soft fall surface. This is to help
• Terrain varies throughout the play space
play space. prevent head injuries in case of a fall from
and includes soft fall play surface, gravel,
equipment.
sand and tanbark. Please use caution when • Smoking and alcohol are not permitted
mobilising around the play space. within the play space. • Snakes, birds and other wildlife may be
present along the walking trails.
• Curb edging on walkways within the • Sandpit – please be aware that there are no
play space. handrails, barriers or TGSI prior to step into • Children to be supervised at all times.
• Bench seating does not offer colour contrast sandpit to indicate a potential hazard. • Emergency assembly points located in
to ground. Please use caution when • Swings with surrounding barrier fencing. car park.
mobilising around the play space. • During Eco Centre opening hours,
• Liberty Swing – the manufacturer
• Tactile indicator steel pavers at the recommends a maximum carrying capacity defibrillators are available. One is located in
entry to the dragonfly to indicate the of 250kg (550 lbs). the main reception foyer of the centre and
commencement of rubber ramp. the other in the golf shop. In the event of an
emergency, please call 000.
28Cardinia Shire Council
Civic Centre
20 Siding Avenue, Officer
PO Box 7
Pakenham 3810
Phone: 1300 787 624
Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Web: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au
National Relay Service (NRS)
TTY: 133 677 (ask for 1300 787 624)
Speak and Listen (speech-to-speech relay):
1300 555 727 (ask for 1300 787 624)
Translator Interpretation Service
131 450 (ask for 1300 787 624)
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