Let's Talk Nelson Reserve Concept Plan and Apex Playground Renewal

Nelson Reserve is a well-used open space in the heart of the Gympie CBD. It is home to the much-loved Apex playground and a range of community events and activities. Council is planning for the future of the reserve including how it can continue to serve the community and we want to hear from you!

With parts of Nelson Reserve, including the Apex playground, now due for renewal, Council is seeking community feedback to help inform a Concept Plan for the whole precinct as well as specific ideas for the playground. A Concept Plan for the area will help set a clear direction for future improvements and avoid a piecemeal approach over time.

This is a chance to understand how the reserve is used, what people value about it, what could be improved and what should be considered as planning progresses. Engagement with a range of different users will ensure future improvements respond to community needs now and into the future.

Why we are engaging

Council wants to make sure future improvements at Nelson Reserve reflect community needs and local priorities.

Community feedback will help inform:

• the development of a Concept Plan for the wider Nelson Reserve precinct
• renewal of the Apex playground
• future priorities for improvements across the reserve

Have your say

The survey and community engagement activities for Nelson Reserve and Apex Playground have now closed.

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback about:

• how the reserve is used
• what people value most about the space
• what could be improved
• ideas for the renewed playground and surrounding parkland.

Feedback received through the online survey, community pop-up and collaborative workshop will help inform the playground renewal and longer-term planning for Nelson Reserve and Apex Playground.

How your feedback will be used

Council will now review the feedback received. Community input will be considered alongside technical, operational and budget factors as the concept plan is developed.