Please keep the mango trees

A big drawcard is the relaxed feel of seaforth. Footpaths are not needed around the reserve as there is wide grassed areas to walk on and you just walk on the road, but agree could be better on the busy road to have a footpath. I love the big mango trees in the park they are very special to me with many memories eating the fruit on way back from swimming. It's so nice and cool under them. Agree plenty could be improved but also please don't make it too fancy. I come to relax and enjoy the beach. Outdoor shower and simple toilet block is ample. Accessibility to the beach and dignified/safe changing facility for elderly or disabled would be worthwhile Investments but personally I wouldn't like to see the relaxed area ruined with unsightly exercise equipment. Maybe talk to traditional owners of the area and find some local edible plants that won't need maintenance and it would be interesting too to learn more about them. Please make sure if you add lighting the architects understand the local conditions - they attract bugs and make things unpleasant. Also the dark night skies are an asset of seaforth and lights could confuse the turtles. Your report said the current sports facilities are under used I think also this is likely because majority of people come for the beach. Someone suggested a motorbike track for teens I think that's an awful idea they will just cause trouble on the road riding to and from, likely ride on the beach and be very noisy. I also don't think a fishing platform at the enclosure as suggested is a good idea. For starters the tide goes out too far so it won't be that useable and when tides in don't want people fishing where I swim.