Apex Park - Queanbeyan
Soul2Soil Landscape Design was approached by QPRC to design and prepare drawings for proposed landscape works at Apex Park, Queanbeyan.
The aim for this nature play/sensory playground at Apex Park was to build a space which catered for children of all differing abilities. Children on the Autism Spectrum were considered specifically in this design to encourage play balance and a variety of opportunities which appealed to all abilities. The primary aim for this design concept was to stimulate a child’s imagination and provide excitement and adventure in measured and safe surroundings whilst allowing for the opportunity to develop individual ideas and interpretation of play. This design concept concentrated on the following play benefits:
▪ Encourages communication and social skills.
▪ Improves gross motor skills.
▪ Stimulates the senses and encourages hands on and multi-sensory engagement.
▪ Assists in the reduction of behavioural conditions such as aggression and anxiety.
▪ Encourages opportunities for investigative learning.
▪ An integrated area which encourages a common ground approach to playing.
Reference from Debbie Sibbick (Program Coordinator - Urban Landscapes)
"Queanbeyan City Council came across Kate O’Hara a number of years ago whilst Kate was completing her studies in Landscape Architecture. Staff of the Parks and Recreation Department of Council were impressed with Kate’s skills in landscape design and her enthusiasm for community based projects. As a result Council engaged Kate to undertake the landscape and upgrade of the Barracks Flat Park project. Kate impressed Council with her dedication to research the history and context of the site to implement relevancy in her design.
A number of landscape designs later and Council is still working with Kate. Her latest landscape design for Council is the Apex Park project, in conjunction with and with funding from the Queanbeyan Lions Club. The landscape design has been a collaborative effort where Kate, once again, has impressed Council with her integrated garden and play space design for all abilities and all ages. Kate has worked with staff of Council’s Urban Landscapes Department, Cultural Development Department and Community Services (disabilities) Department, the Lions Club and local community to develop the Apex Park landscape plan, that will become a widely used, impressive and amazing space for the Queanbeyan community. This space will be open to the Public in about 4 weeks time, but has already generated much interest and praise by the Queanbeyan community".
The aim for this nature play/sensory playground at Apex Park was to build a space which catered for children of all differing abilities. Children on the Autism Spectrum were considered specifically in this design to encourage play balance and a variety of opportunities which appealed to all abilities. The primary aim for this design concept was to stimulate a child’s imagination and provide excitement and adventure in measured and safe surroundings whilst allowing for the opportunity to develop individual ideas and interpretation of play. This design concept concentrated on the following play benefits:
▪ Encourages communication and social skills.
▪ Improves gross motor skills.
▪ Stimulates the senses and encourages hands on and multi-sensory engagement.
▪ Assists in the reduction of behavioural conditions such as aggression and anxiety.
▪ Encourages opportunities for investigative learning.
▪ An integrated area which encourages a common ground approach to playing.
Reference from Debbie Sibbick (Program Coordinator - Urban Landscapes)
"Queanbeyan City Council came across Kate O’Hara a number of years ago whilst Kate was completing her studies in Landscape Architecture. Staff of the Parks and Recreation Department of Council were impressed with Kate’s skills in landscape design and her enthusiasm for community based projects. As a result Council engaged Kate to undertake the landscape and upgrade of the Barracks Flat Park project. Kate impressed Council with her dedication to research the history and context of the site to implement relevancy in her design.
A number of landscape designs later and Council is still working with Kate. Her latest landscape design for Council is the Apex Park project, in conjunction with and with funding from the Queanbeyan Lions Club. The landscape design has been a collaborative effort where Kate, once again, has impressed Council with her integrated garden and play space design for all abilities and all ages. Kate has worked with staff of Council’s Urban Landscapes Department, Cultural Development Department and Community Services (disabilities) Department, the Lions Club and local community to develop the Apex Park landscape plan, that will become a widely used, impressive and amazing space for the Queanbeyan community. This space will be open to the Public in about 4 weeks time, but has already generated much interest and praise by the Queanbeyan community".
Project Year: 2017
Country: Australia
Postcode: 2620
