Darrell Jackson Gardens Upgrade
- Project address: Darrell Jackson Gardens, Carlton Crescent, Summer Hill
- Project description:
Darrell Jackson Gardens is a popular park of local heritage significance on Carlton Crescent, Ashfield. The upgrade includes the replacement of all existing equipment within the unfenced playground, along with necessary changes to cater to a wider range of ages and abilities.
Key elements of the new playground design include:
- In-ground trampolines
- An obstacle course and climbing structure
- Nest swing
- Nature play elements
- New plants and landscaping
- A new sunshade
As well as the new playground, Council is also embarking on additional upgrades including:
- An upgrade of the tennis courts featuring new nets, posts and surfacing
- A new BBQ area with shade, seating and tables
- New seating within the park
- New pathways
- A new entrance to Carlton Crescent into the park
- Relocation of the existing timber pergola to the new entrance
- A new junior cricket wicket
- Landscaped drainage improvements
Read more about the project and community engagement outcomes on the Darrell Jackson Gardens Your Say Inner West page
- Progress:
- Community engagement completed May 2021
- Construction Procurement completed
- Construction scheduled to commence April 2022
- Expected completion date: November 2022
- Budget: $800,000
- Contact: Sandra Chin, 9392 5007, Sandra.chin@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
