News: Play
Improvement program moves forward at Geelong Leisurelink
A program of upgrades being undertaken at Geelong’s Leisurelink aquatic and recreation is on target to be completed in June following the final stage of the redevelopment. With...
Mar 20, 2022
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NT Major Events supports return of Pop-Up Parks series to Alice Springs
The popular Pop-Up Parks series returns to Alice Springs this year, providing opportunities for families to connect for some free fun in the great outdoors. The first takes...
Mar 17, 2022
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NSC 2022 looks to set a Blueprint for the Next Decade
Set to return from 11th to 13th July, the 2022 National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC22) has set itself an ambitious agenda to address the future of sport,...
Mar 16, 2022
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Waterplay and Life Floor announce partnership
Global aquatic play expert Waterplay® has partnered with leading aquatic surfacing manufacturer Life Floor, to bring outstanding aquatic splash pad experiences to the global...
Mar 15, 2022
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Logan City Council begins restoring playgrounds and park trails impacted by recent floods
With more than 230 of Logan City’s 958 parks flooded or affected by the recent extensive rain, Council has now commenced a recovery program to restore playgrounds, facilities,...
Mar 9, 2022
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Canberra trampoline arena transform with Ninja Warrior style course
One of Canberra’s most popular children’s attractions is to reopen this month offering an expanded format that includes a ‘Ninja Warrior’- style course in addition to its...
Mar 9, 2022
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Water slide installation commences at Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre
Installation of the five eel-inspired hydroslides (the term for waterslides in New Zealand) has commenced at Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre (the namel...
Mar 1, 2022
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Healthy Living NT launch new guide to help keep children engaged in physical activity
NT Health and community organisation Healthy Living NT have developed the ‘Let’s Get Going!’ guide with information, lesson plans and activity instructions for Territory parents...
Mar 1, 2022
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TECT All Terrain Park in Bay of Plenty named one of Green Flag Award top ten parks in the world
TECT All Terrain Park in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty has been named one of the Green Flag Award® top ten parks in the world. The award sets a benchmark standard for recreational...
Feb 28, 2022
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Rockingham Aqua Jetty development to meet community expectations
The City of Rockingham, a local government area in Perth's far southern suburbs, has endorsed the final concept design for stage two development of its flagship aquatic and...
Feb 28, 2022
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New Hub and upgraded playgrounds designed to keep children active in Newcastle
City of Newcastle is upgrading four playgrounds and awaiting the completion of a $1.5 million Active Hub in Federal Park – all of which should offer children in Newcastle’s west...
Feb 24, 2022
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Walltopia spotlights rise in popularity of children’s climbing zones
Leading climbing wall and active entertainment manufacturer, Walltopia, has introduced new ideas for children’s climbing zones highlighting that “climbing is a brilliant way to...
Feb 17, 2022
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Design endorsed for Hamilton Botanic Garden Children’s and Community Precinct
Southern Grampians Shire Council has endorsed the design for the Hamilton Botanic Garden Children’s and Community Precinct which caters for families of all ages and will...
Feb 14, 2022
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VicHealth launches JumpStart initiative to fund grassroots projects for young people across Victoria
Health promotion foundation VicHealth has today launched JumpStart! – an initiative to fund hundreds of grassroots projects across Victoria empowering community organisations to...
Feb 14, 2022
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Ninja Parc launches compact model with smaller footprint and lower entry cost
The Belgravia Group’s Ninja Parc indoor obstacle course franchise has launched a new offering in its portfolio – Ninja Parc ‘Base’ – with the new business model delivering all...
Feb 3, 2022
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Outdoor virtual arcade installed in Melbourne’s CBD
Southbank’s Queensbridge Square has been transformed into an outdoor virtual arcade - The Open Arcade - which uses digital sensing technology, allowing players to use their...
Feb 2, 2022
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Sunshine Coast Council completes stage one work on new Nambour park
Sunshine Coast Council has advised that the completion of landscaping work and addition of shaded picnic areas at Nambour’s new parkland area is now complete. Sunshine Coast...
Jan 30, 2022
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Dubai’s AquaFun secures world record for largest inflatable aquatic play park
AquaFun- a Wibit Sports inflatable aquatic playground installed at the Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai, has received a Guinness World Record certificate for being the world’s...
Jan 26, 2022
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Australia’s largest Park Warrior obstacle course proves popular in Joondalup
The City of Joondalup has recently become home to Western Australia’s first, and Australia’s largest, Park Warrior open space obstacle course from a_space. The innovative...
Jan 24, 2022
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Shoalhaven’s Boongaree Rotary Nature Play Park officially opens
Shoalhaven City Council has today opened Stage 1 of the South Coast’s most anticipated playground - Boongaree Rotary Nature Play Park and Learn to Ride. Shoalhaven City Council...
Jan 22, 2022
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Works underway on first aquatic play area for Charters Towers
Play equipment has arrived and work is underway on the first aquatic play space for the Charters Towers Region – a Queensland rural area situated 136 kilometres southwest of...
Jan 19, 2022
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Penrith City Council continues to upgrade its playspaces
Penrith City Council has upgraded a further five playspaces - Burcher Park, Robinson Park, Leonay Parade Reserve, Sunbird Terrace and Oriole Street playspaces - all renewed with...
Jan 17, 2022
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Former New Zealand Police commander appointed to Community Wellbeing role at Rotorua Lakes Council
Former Rotorua Police area commander Anaru Pewhairangi has been appointed as Rotorua Lakes Council’s Deputy Chief Executive - Community Wellbeing. He will leave his current...
Jan 16, 2022
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Transformation of former Rockdale Bowling Club delivers new skate park and inclusive playground
A multi-million dollar transformation by Transport for NSW of the former Rockdale Bowling Club area into the Ador Reserve Precinct has created a recreational hub in Bayside that...
Jan 14, 2022
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