A treehouse cafe, events stage and promenade are two of the proposed features for Lismore City Council's Lismore Park - a 29-hectare green space adjacent to the CBD - and the park's master plan is now open for community feedback until July 8.

Situated between the central business district (CBD), Lismore Shopping Square and Lismore’s health precinct, Lismore Park is intended to be an important amenity and landscape of the CBD, providing sporting and recreational opportunities and the ‘green lungs’ of the city.

People can play sport, ride bikes, have picnics and fun.

Lismore City Council recently adopted a new draft Plan of Management for Lismore Park and a draft Master Plan for Lismore Parklands at its Ordinary Meeting on May 12.

Both Plans are now open for review and community feedback, and local residents are encouraged to take the chance to have their say and lodge a submission.

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Lismore Parklands Master Plan

The Lismore Parklands Master Plan outlines the proposed development of 8.1ha within Precinct 1 of Lismore Park.

The estimated $25 million upgrade will be a regionally significant development, making Lismore Parklands a premier destination for both local residents and visitors from outside the region, celebrating the region’s rich and diverse culture and identity.

Lismore Parklands would be able to host both night and day events and provide for an extensive range of passive and active recreational experiences.

Construction and operational costs for Lismore Parklands are currently unfunded, however, the master plan will be used to apply for government grants and other funding sources to undertake the works.

The plan can be undertaken in stages following the confirmation of funding sources for both construction and ongoing operational costs.

The Lismore Parklands Master Plan provides a framework and implementation plan for the future development, upgrade and management of this parkland. The upgrade will benefit the community, tourists and visitors, and the wider Lismore region.

The draft Lismore Parklands Master Plan suggests major changes to the park’s current sporting uses and passive leisure and recreational opportunities.

It proposes a range of possible enhancements, including:

The main pedestrian promenade

A multi-level 'treehouse' playground and café

Numerous playground facilities, including an all-abilities playground

Bespoke water play facility

Open space passive recreation areas and picnic facilities

An exercise trail

Events stage and lawn with a capacity for 5000 people

Urban playground including skatepark facilities

Wedding/function areas

Entry plazas

Extensive landscaping, lighting, signage and public art

Car parking

Pop-up café

To make a submission, visit https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/lismore-parklands-master

Check out the video of the proposal here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3XHtJB043c&feature=youtu.be