After the
Gatton Star asked readers what they thought of the new park in Gatton that replaced the old squash courts, we put your suggestions to the council.
Many locals raised concerns that the park lacked shade, fencing and play equipment.
One resident said the park was located on a âvery busy street and should be fenced for kidsâ while another said the park âlooks nice but lacks shadeâ.
However, the Lockyer Valley Regional Council said the park was designed to be a green space and ânot a family playgroundâ.
In a statement, Lockyer Valley Portfolio Councillor for Parks, Gardens and Cemeteries, Cr Janice Holstein said the park offered residents a place to ârelaxâ with growing research suggesting that green spaces have a âpositive impactâ on mental health.
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