2.3.1 What is a Park?2.3.2 Park HierarchyIn Camden a park is defined as a publiclyaccessible area of natural, semi-natural or plantedspace for human enjoyment and recreation and forthe protection of wildlife or natural habitats. Parksare areas of open space set aside for public useinside the Camden LGA.Parks in Camden are categorised as eitherlocal, district or regional. This hierarchicalorder is based on size, catchment, and level ofamenity, and reflects the need for a diversity ofpark experiences across the LGA.The core objectives for management of communityland categorised as a park outlined in the LocalGovernment Act, 1993 are:− To encourage, promote and facilitaterecreational, cultural, social and educationalpastimes and activities;− To provide for passive recreational activities orpastimes and for the casual playing of games;andDecreasing in size, catchment andfunctionality− To improve the land in such a way as topromote and facilitate its use to achieve theother core objectives for its management.REGIONALServes the Camden LGA and extended catchment of surrounding LGAsDISTRICTServes the Camden LGA or multiple suburbs within the LGALOCALServes a single suburb or small local area within theCamden LGAFigure.04 Park Hierarchy DiagramCAMDEN OPEN SPACE DESIGN MANUALPAGE 232
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