News: Play
Popular splash parks switched on at Ripples Leisure Centre
Ripples Penrith and St Marys have switched on their popular splash parks for the summer season and are ready to welcome patrons. Featuring water jets, tipping buckets, slides,...
Nov 3, 2023
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2023 New Zealand Recreation Awards winners revealed
Recreation Aotearoa has celebrated some of the best and brightest in the New Zealand recreation industry with the presentation of its 2023 Awards yesterday evening. Over 200...
Nov 2, 2023
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Sport New Zealand looks to promote ‘under threat’ childrens play
With Play Week Aotearoa 2023 set to commence as of 6th November, Sport New Zealand is encouraging children and their families/carers to find ways to play. Aiming to highlight...
Nov 1, 2023
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Penrith City Council continues to prioritise playspace accessibility
With accessibility at the forefront of its design, Penrith City Council has unveiled a new amenities building at David Currie Playspace in St Clair. The amenities building...
Oct 31, 2023
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aquanale and FSB 2023 trade fairs highlight sustainability
After four days at the Koelnmesse/Cologne Trade Fair venue, the co-located events aquanale and FSB drew to a successful close on last Friday. The two leading International Trade...
Oct 30, 2023
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Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council opens consultation on proposed changes at Googong Sports and Aquatic Centre
A proposed change by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council to plans for Googong's new Indoor Sport and Aquatic Centre have been opened to public consultation. The Council is...
Oct 30, 2023
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Singapore Zoo opens petting zoo and water maze in new KidzWorld zone
Singapore Zoo’s ongoing commitment to providing children and their families with educational animal encounters has seen the leading attraction open its new KidzWorld zone....
Oct 29, 2023
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Mosman’s Hunter Park Playspace features inclusive equipment
The Hunter Park Inclusive Playspace has been completed in Balmoral with the project being part of Mosman Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-26 and developed with...
Oct 24, 2023
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New Master Plan to ensure protection of Victoria’s Wattle Park
A long-term vision for Surrey Hills’ Wattle Park has been set by the Victorian Government aiming to preserve the beautiful bushland for generations to come. Wattle Park is a...
Oct 23, 2023
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Sydenham Park benefits from Victoria’s $315 million Suburban Parks Program
With the Victorian Government upgrading playgrounds, parks and reserves across Melbourne with the aim of improving access to green, open spaces for the city’s residents, the...
Oct 19, 2023
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Concepts revealed for Wellington’s Frederick Street Park
Wellington City Council has revealed the concept for a new public park and open space in the city’s centre which has been created in line with their Green Network Plan. In July...
Oct 18, 2023
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Popularity of Life Floor’s lagoon themed Leanyer Recreation Park exceeds expectations
Since reopening following a $3.1 million upgrade, Darwin’s Leanyer Recreation Park has become an even more popular destination for families trying to beat the heat. The previous...
Oct 17, 2023
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End of the road for Parks and Leisure Australia's printed journal
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has advised that its Australasian Parks and Leisure journal, produced by the association and its predecessor body the Royal Australian...
Oct 16, 2023
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Parks and Leisure Australia to stage Queensland/NSW aquatic play and water features forum
Parks and Leisure Australia is expanding from its usual focus on parks management and recreational planning with the upcoming staging of a Queensland/NSW Recreational Aquatics...
Oct 15, 2023
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Recreation Aotearoa reveals nominees for 2023 Awards
Celebrating the best and brightest of New Zealand's recreation industry and looking to recognise excellence, innovation and effectiveness of outstanding activity, Recreation...
Oct 11, 2023
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European Commission confirms restrictions on uses of microplastics
In a move likely to impact the use of rubber infill on playground surfaces and artificial sports fields worldwide, the European Commission has announced the implementation of...
Oct 6, 2023
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Sports and Play Industry Association recognises excellence with 2023 Industry Awards
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has announced the winners of its 2023 Awards, recognising member achievements in the design, construction, installation, testing...
Oct 5, 2023
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Work recommences on more cost-effective Frank Kitts Park playground
Wellington City Council has approved the funding for a downscaled, more modest design of the Frank Kitts Park playground which sees work now underway. The new design...
Oct 2, 2023
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New playground included in Tweed Shire Council’s Piggabeen Sports Complex upgrade
Tweed Shire Council’s Piggabeen Sports Complex upgrade is underway with works including a new playground, field drainage and new turf, LED sports field lighting and upgrades to...
Oct 1, 2023
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New site needed for Mildura’s Riverfront Adventure Park following cuts to insurance coverage
This year's Murray River flood event has resulted in cuts to insurance coverage of up to 90%, leading Mildura Rural City Council to consider a new location for the proposed...
Sep 25, 2023
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Parramatta Aquatic Centre gets official opening
After six years in the making, the landmark Parramatta Aquatic Centre has opened to the public. Located within Parramatta Park on the edge of central Parramatta, the new...
Sep 24, 2023
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Adventure playspace among Penrith Regatta Park’s first stage opening offerings
The first stage of Penrith’s Regatta Park opens this week ahead of the October long weekend offering the community an adventure playspace, multi-use lawn space, shaded picnic...
Sep 24, 2023
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More spaces created for off-leash dog parks across Melbourne and regional Victoria
The Victorian Government and local councils have partnered to deliver 31 new off-leash dog parks across Melbourne and regional Victoria, creating more spaces for dogs to run and...
Sep 21, 2023
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Major new sport and recreation complex planned for Box Hill
Approximately 11.1 hectares will be transformed into one of Box Hill's great parklands, creating a central hub for sport and recreation in Sydney’s Hills Shire. The Hills Shire...
Sep 20, 2023
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