Tim Anderson is calling on the council to install a shade sail and drinking water at the skate park.

The skate park, at Stanbridge St, is open to the elements and kids who skate there have nowhere to rest in the shade on hot days.

Mr Anderson has two sons who use the skate park. Last week he wrote to the council informing it of his concerns.

He believes by not providing these facilities at the skate park, the council is breaching its duty of care to the children who use it.

"I'm sick of my kids coming home absolutely red faced," he said.

"They use sunscreen but are there for so long its ineffective. They should have access to shade and water."

Mr Anderson said a new-look skate park should be built, but until then, water and shade were needed.

Plans for a new park were created six years ago, incorporating landscaped areas, shade and a pergola sitting area for parents. But the site had not been upgraded.

"All we've got there now is a huge slab of concrete and a skate apparatus," Mr Anderson said.

"The kids get nothing in this town," he said.

"It's about time the shire puts money into our kids."

Shire chief executive officer Kaylene Conrick said there were "many open-air recreational areas and facilities across Victoria and Australia, where exposure to sunlight and other weather conditions occurred".

"Users of the skate facilities at the Daylesford Community Park do need to wear appropriate clothing to maintain their health and safety while undertaking this activity. This would include appropriate protection from falls as well as heat and sunlight," she said.

Ms Conrick said the council had completed a masterplan for the Daylesford Community Park earlier this year, following broad community consultation.

"The masterplan includes provision for shade sails and a drinking fountain to enhance this popular recreational area and add to the comfort of users," she said.

"Council has submitted an application to Sport and Recreation Victoria for a $60,000 grant towards stage one of the Community Park project.

"We anticipate being advised on the outcome of our application around March next year."