Gordon Dedman Park Upgrade Survey

North Fremantle's beloved Gordon Dedman Park is set for play equipment renewal in the 2026/7 financial year. We would love to hear your thoughts about what play elements, accessible options and playground look and feel appeals to you, as well as how you currently interact with the park.

Please make sure you have viewed the Frequently Asked Questions and Gordon Dedman Park Upgrade Explainer in the Key Documents section before submitting your comments.

Your ideas, thoughts and comments will inform the replacement play elements, resulting in a refreshed play environment for Gordon Dedman Park. Thank you for taking the time to contribute feedback!

We are asking the public to:

Learn more about what is planned by exploring the Frequently Asked Questions and explainer document listed below.
Share your experience of the playground, park and what play design elements you would like to see included by completing the Gordon Dedman Park Upgrade Survey.
View the associated materials, talk to City officers and provide feedback in person at the North Fremantle Parks Play Upgrade Drop-In-Session (details on the project page).

Submissions close 5pm AWST, 27 March 2026.

Introduction Questions

First Name

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Last Name

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Where do you live?

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Beaconsfield

Fremantle (Central)

Hilton

North Fremantle

O'Connor

Samson

South Fremantle

White Gum Valley

Other (please specify)

Please tell us about you. Which of the following do you identify as? Select all that apply.

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Resident

Ratepayer

Renter

Business Owner

Visitor

Other (please specify)

How do you engage with Gordon Dedman Park? Select all that apply.

Play with children

Exercise & sport

Dog walking

Social activities (i.e. picnics, parent's groups etc.)

Enjoying nature

Other (please specify)

How often do you visit Gordon Dedman Park?

Daily

2-3 times a week

Weekly

Sometimes

Other (please specify)

Gordon Dedman Park Play: What we are planning

What do you love about these sketch ideas for the park? What do you think is missing or needs attention?

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Gordon Dedman Park Play Equipment Renewal

How old are users of the play equipment?

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6-10

11-15

Other (please specify)

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North Freo Community Centre: Existing play

What do you love about the existing play area? What could be improved?

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Playground renewal: Look and Feel

What is your preference for the look and feel of the new playground?

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Vibrant Colours: Sunny bright colours

Bit of Both: A mix of bright with earthy tones

Natural Feel: Natural earthy tones with a nature play feel

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Can you tell us why you made that selection?

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Playground Renewal: Play Elements

Which of the following playground elements would children like to see in the new playground? Select their top 3.

SLIDING - i.e. slides, embankment slides

CLIMBING - i.e. rope nets, climbing cubes, climbing panels, lookouts, rope climbers

BALANCING - i.e. balance beams, timber logs, rock boulders, wobble bridges

MOTION – i.e. rockers, basket swings, see-saw, swings, spinners

NATURE PLAY – i.e. boulders, logs, steppers, wild play

JUMPING – i.e. trampoline, hopscotch, steppers

SAND PLAY – i.e. sand wheel, diggers, sand tables

SOCIAL INTERACTION – i.e. cubby house, shop front, team activities

QUIET PLAY – i.e. quiet places to sit and rest

SOUND PLAY - i.e. talking tubes, drums, hand pipes

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Can you tell us why you made that selection?

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Playground Renewal: What makes a playground inclusive?

The layers of truly inclusive playground design centre around three questions:

Can users get around?
Can they stay? and,
Can they play?

Get Around

Provide accessible paths and surfacing so everyone can reach and use key play areas. Paths should allow space for mobility aids and support people assisting children. Not every element needs to be usable by all, but everyone should have meaningful play options.

Stay

Design for longer visits by offering variety, clear zones, and nearby break points. Well-placed seating helps users of all ages - especially those with limited mobility - rest without ending the play experience.

Play

Include a mix of play types to support all abilities. Offer genuine thrill where appropriate but balance it with social, group, and individual play options like panels and single use activities. Variety is key to an inclusive, engaging playground

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Playground Renewal: Accessible and Inclusive Play Elements

Which of the following accessible and inclusive playground elements would children like to see in the new playground? Select their top 3.

Basket swing

Interactive panels

Accessible carousel

Sensory (musical, sand play, water play, textural elements)

Unites with ramp access

Quiet zone/ individual play elements

Other (please specify)

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Can you tell us why you made that selection?

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Is there anything else you'd like to add?

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