Enmore Park Plan of Management - Land

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1.8 Key recommendations of the plan of managementThe plan of management has developed key recommendations in response to thevalues, objectives and issues identified through the planning process.1) Consolidate the function and landscape character of the 4 park quadrantsincluding:West Passive parkland with garden character extensive tree canopy and good qualitygroundcover to lowest lying area of parkNorth Retain open kickabout character and suitability for event gathering space whilstimproving grass and general landscape qualityEast Consolidate facilities to optimise relationships and to provide visual buffer /transition from pool facility to the other park areasSouth Optimise as local family use area with good relationship to adjoining areasincluding mixed character of smaller open grassed spaces with good shadecover2) Recognise the primary pedestrian access routes from Enmore Road to theeastern corners of the park3) Recognise and address existing pedestrian desire lines:- along northern and southern edges of park- from heritage bus shelter to northern pathways4) Remove visual obstructions from formal access paths (central planted features)to:- reinforce visual links and ‘sense of space’- improve securityNote: This could include reinstating a water element to the central park node.5) Upgrade park entry points to conserve heritage elements and reflect value of use6) Simplify and unify pavement and wall materials where compatible with heritageobjectives7) Review and improve quality and character of general park materials andtreatments where possible8) Rationalise furniture provision to those locations where it will be used and isintegrated with overall masterplan9) Provide for sustainable formalised event use to enhance community values andpromote interaction whilst managing impacts10) Pursuant to s.112A of the Crown Lands Act 1989, this plan of managementauthorises Reserve D500327 be used for the “additional purpose” of “CommunityPurposes”.11 Marrickville CouncilOctober 2012