Blue Mountains City Council highlights benefits of being outdoors during Parks Week 2024

Blue Mountains City Council is among the Councils and organisations across Australia and New Zealand celebrating Parks Week, 2nd-10th March 2024.

Council is marking the occasion with the delivery of fun, family friendly activities at a number of local parks, designed to remind the community that you don't need special equipment to get out and enjoy a local park.

Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill said Parks Week is a great reminder to get out and enjoy the huge variety of parks available across the Blue Mountains.

"We have more than 100 Council parks throughout the Blue Mountains, from large district parks to smaller community parks, to skate parks," Mayor Greenhill shared. "They offer endless opportunities for families to connect and unwind, as well as providing safe outdoor spaces for physical activity.

"Parks Week is the perfect time to get outdoors and explore the beauty of our local parks."

Mayor Greenhill said it is timely to celebrate our parks, as Council is about to embark a variety of park improvement programs.

"This year will see Council deliver upgrades to many of our parks, improving and upgrading equipment, accessibility and safety at a host of parks throughout the Blue Mountains. These exciting projects will help ensure our parks are safe, inclusive and fun spaces for everyone to enjoy."

For more information and to read the full list, visit www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/parks-week-2024

To find your local park, visit Council's interactive map at www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/parks

Image: Blackheath Soldiers Memorial Park underwent an upgrade in 2023 which included improved accessibility and a water play experience. Credit: Blue Mountains City Council