	{"id":118654,"date":"2025-08-11T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=118654"},"modified":"2025-08-09T11:16:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T01:16:57","slug":"aldershot-reserve-set-for-playful-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/aldershot-reserve-set-for-playful-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Aldershot Reserve set for playful transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FAMILIES in Geelong&#8217;s east will soon have a new place to play, with a fresh playground planned for Aldershot Reserve.<\/p>\n<p>Billed as a &#8220;district-level facility&#8221;, the new playground will feature an extensive range of equipment \u2013 including a junior play tower, swing set, trampoline and flying fox \u2013 far beyond that of the existing equipment.<\/p>\n<p>City of Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the new playground, expected in time for summer, will be an incredible addition to Aldershot Reserve.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From a ninja warrior course to nature play, the new playground will challenge and inspire children of all ages and abilities,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Current projections show the playground being open and ready for use in early November. We appreciate your patience during its construction.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Deconstruction of the reserve&#8217;s existing playground has already begun.<\/p>\n<p>Connecting and internal pathways, landscaping, new park furniture and drainage will be included in the works.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_118807\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-118807\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-118807\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/08\/638889661602558841_570x400-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/08\/638889661602558841_570x400-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/08\/638889661602558841_570x400-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/08\/638889661602558841_570x400-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/08\/638889661602558841_570x400-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/08\/638889661602558841_570x400-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/08\/638889661602558841_570x400.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-118807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Excited locals joined Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj, Geelong MP Christine Couzens and Cr Melissa Cadwell at Aldershot Reserve last month to celebrate the reserve&#8217;s coming asphalt pump track.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The project forms part of the broader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geelongaustralia.com.au\/parks\/plans\/article\/item\/8cfbdf8ea0e8ac1.aspx\">Aldershot Reserve masterplan<\/a>, endorsed by the council in 2021, and has already seen <a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/dog-area-opens-in-st-albans-park\/\">a new dog park constructed at the site<\/a>, with several other improvements on the horizon.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, the city announced the reserve would be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geelongaustralia.com.au\/news\/item\/8ddcac301f0ed37.aspx#:~:text=Aldershot%20Reserve%20in%20St%20Albans%20Park%20is,region%20to%20receive%20an%20asphalt%20pump%20track.\">first in the region to receive an asphalt pump track<\/a> able to cater to BMX and mountain bike riders, as well as rollerbladers and scooter users.<\/p>\n<p>A new fitness area with adjustable equipment and an accessible public toilet are also slated for the site.<\/p>\n<p>Cheetham Ward councillor Melissa Cadwell, who has long championed the transformation of the reserve, said the improvements had already made a remarkable difference.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The new playground is yet another part of the new and improved Aldershot Reserve, which will make it a very valuable community facility for residents of St Albans Park and Whittington.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m also incredibly proud of the new playground with the accessible equipment, which is a significant improvement over the old playground.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We heard the feedback from the local community about what they wanted and needed at the reserve. 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