When council resolved to create a new park in Yenda at its last meeting, residents were elated a new place to play would lift their children's spirits after the floods.

But the news triggered a thought in the back of their minds -  hadn't council agreed to upgrade the town's main park two years ago?

When The Area News contacted council on residents' behalf, council conceded it had indeed started the process of upgrading Yenda Memorial Park in 2010.

Plans had been drawn up for a water play area, an amphitheatre and an expanded playground with an art deco feel to match the look of the town square.

Former planner Yaco Terblanche had initiated the project and spent a day in Yenda consulting with the community to determine their wishes for the facility.

But when Mr Terblanche left council later that year, the park fell by the wayside.

Considered unviable by staff, the plans were never put before councillors for approval. However, they have now been unearthed and will be presented to the community for feedback as part of council's consultation for a new facility.

Yenda mother of two Simone Murphy said parents would be grateful to see the plans considered again.

"Anything they can do for Memorial Park would be great and much appreciated," Ms Murphy said.

"There are a lot of events held there throughout the year - carols, the Anzac Day march, community events and kids' birthday parties.

"If nothing else, the toilets desperately need an upgrade, but I would love to see some shelter put up for the play equipment, a new path through the park and anything else that would give it a real lift."

Councillor Anne Napoli, who presented the proposal for a new park to council last month, said it was a good time to review the old plans to see if they were still "suitable and affordable".

"There were some great ideas in the plan and we certainly need the Yenda community to be involved and hear what their aspirations are for the park," Cr Napoli said.

"I hope we will be able to do this consultation, seek the funds and implement them sooner rather than later."