Crestwood Park in Port Macquarie proves popular

She likes the park's separation from the road, the variety of play equipment, the picnic tables and how the park caters to a range of ages.

"It's all here, it has a big running area too and there are picnic tables so you can sit down and have lunch," Miss Abbott said.

Miss Abbott, who brought her children Dax, three, and one-year-old Kobe to Crestwood Park on March 26, always keeps an eye out for good parks in Port Macquarie.

Crestwood Park off Crestwood Road features a variety of monkey bars for climbing and balancing, a climbing wall, rope climb and slide.

There are two swings, including a basket swing, a large flying fox, exercise equipment, nature-based play equipment, a grassy area, picnic tables with shelter and a variety of seats.

A shared walkway/cycleway loops around the park.

Miss Abbott said it was important for parks to be safe, contain a variety of play equipment and offer shade.

Port Macquarie mum Angie Hensing brought her three-year-old Archer to Crestwood Park for the first time on March 26.

"It's good because it's spread out so all the kids aren't on top of each other and they can bring their scooters and bikes," she said.

"It's nice having a variety of parks to mix it up during the week."

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's group manager recreation and buildings Liam Bulley said through planning for Crestwood Estate, the developer identified provision of a park.

The council agreed a park should be provided, the park was approved and the rest is history.

Crestwood Park was among the projects contained within the delivery program 2017-2021 six monthly progress report at the council's March meeting.

The report provided a snapshot of the council's progress in implementing the delivery program.

Cr Lee Dixon said the report provided a real insight into the day-to-day council projects and went a long way to helping the community understand projects in specific locations and the money spent across the local government area.

The council-built Crestwood Park, funded by developer contributions, cost about $370,000.

Mr Bulley said it was really important considerations be given in park planning to provide a space which was not only good for children but parents and grandparents.

The council also looks to balance off-the-shelf equipment with nature-based play.

Meanwhile, the council has an interactive map to help people find playgrounds, parks and reserves across the local government area.

More playgrounds and playground renewals are planned.

The council's 2019-20 draft Operational Plan features proposed playground renewal projects and the provision of two new playgrounds.

People can provide feedback to the council during the draft plan's exhibition period until April 18 or have a say about planned playgrounds at the council's online engagement page called The Play Space.

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