News: Play
Playscape Creations secures $2.5 million contract to build aquatic play park for Burdekin Shire Council
Burdekin Shire Council in North Queensland has awarded the contract for the design and construction of a $2.5 million all-abilities aquatic play park to Playscape Creations....
Jan 12, 2022
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Multi-generational wellness garden in Singapore’s East Coast Park to be launched as of the end of 2023
KPMG in Singapore has partnered with Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks) to develop a first-of-its-kind multigenerational Wellness Garden at East Coast Park, anticipated...
Jan 11, 2022
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Recently opened Happy Valley Reservoir attracts over 50,000 visitors
The South Australian Government’s ‘Opening up our Reservoirs’ program has seen more than 50,000 people visiting Happy Valley Reservoir in less than a month since it opened for...
Jan 10, 2022
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Highgate Group to equip new adventure facilities for Barkly Regional Council
Adventure leisure experts, The Highgate Group have announced they will be equipping two adventure facilities soon to be constructed for youth in Northern Territory's Barkly...
Jan 10, 2022
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Construction to start on Wellington’s Frank Kitts Park playground
Wellington City Council advise that construction of the new $6 million Frank Kitts playground is due to commence today with the new playground expected to be open in October...
Jan 9, 2022
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Shoalhaven’s Boongaree Nature Play Park opening soon
Shoalhaven City Council’s much anticipated playground Boongaree Nature Play Park (previously known as Berry District Park) is set to open in early 2022 and will include a dual,...
Dec 23, 2021
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Outdoors NSW and ACT issues risk management reminders
In the wake of the tragic jumping castle accident in Tasmania last week, Outdoors NSW and ACT has reminded all its members and related businesses to review operations and the...
Dec 21, 2021
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$1.3 million skate park opens at Blackwater in Central Queensland
A $1.3 million skate park at Blackwater in Central Queensland has officially opened and includes an all-abilities skate circuit, a pump track for beginners and experienced bike...
Dec 16, 2021
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MPavilion summer program explores the theme ‘Vacation, Location, Staycation’
Highlighting the all-important privilege of taking a break, the MPavilion program will in January explore the theme ‘Vacation, Location, Staycation’. The Lightcatcher will house...
Dec 16, 2021
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Five children dead after inflatable jumping castle blown into air at Tasmanian school
Five children have died and several others are reported to be in a critical condition in hospital after wind reportedly picked up a jumping castle and carried it into the air at...
Dec 16, 2021
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ProSlide celebrates global waterpark industry's achievements in 2021
ProSlide Technology Inc. - the industry leader in water ride design, technology and manufacturing - is reflecting on 2021 as a year of incredible accomplishments by its clients,...
Dec 16, 2021
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Adventure playgrounds to be included in first stage of Subiaco Oval Precinct development
The first stage of development at The Oval Precinct at Subi East will deliver new community amenity and facilities around Subiaco Oval in January and will include adventure...
Dec 15, 2021
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Online platform being developed to make it easier to find sun-safe playgrounds and parks
New technology is being developed by researchers at the University of Southern Queensland that will make it easier to find playgrounds and parks with ample shade and sun...
Dec 15, 2021
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Wollondilly Council moves forward with two aquatic playgrounds
Wollondilly Shire Council has advised that it's plan to develop aquatic play areas at The Oaks and Thirlmere have been boosted by $840,000 from the NSW Government's Resources...
Dec 15, 2021
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New immersive play experience installed at Brisbane’s South Bank
IMAGINARIA - an immersive play experience offering something the whole family can do together - has been installed in purpose-built enclosure underneath the Goodwill Bridge,...
Dec 14, 2021
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Australia’s tallest waterpark slide opens at Wet’n’Wild on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast's Wet’n’Wild waterpark has today opened a new multi-million-dollar precinct including a huge splash zone and Australia’s tallest waterpark slide tower. Standing...
Dec 10, 2021
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Wheelchair Sport NSW/ACT's 'How I Roll' initiative named overall winner at Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
The winners of the 2021 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards have been announced with Wheelchair Sport NSW/ACT's 'How I Roll' initiative named the overall...
Dec 9, 2021
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Sport New Zealand welcomes impending resumption of play, recreation and sport
Sport New Zealand has advised that it looks forward to play, active recreation and sport resuming across the country as the New Zealand Government’s COVID easing traffic light...
Dec 3, 2021
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Scottsdale Aquatic Centre reopens for summer swimming
Set to reopen to the public from Saturday, the refurbished Scottsdale Aquatic Centre has been officially opened by Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein at a launch event held...
Dec 2, 2021
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Aerial Adventures high ropes course opens at Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre
A $1.5 million ‘Aerial Adventures’ high ropes course has opened for climbing at the Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre with the course opening coinciding with the imminent start...
Nov 27, 2021
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Finalists announced for 2021 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
Celebrating industry achievements during the challenging last 12 months, the organisers of the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) have announced the finalists...
Nov 26, 2021
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Parks and Leisure Australia recognise Nick Cox for long term support
Celebrating the achievements of the parks and recreation industry, Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has announced its 2021 Awards of Excellence winners, with Belgravia Leisure...
Nov 25, 2021
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New play attraction to spiral above Gold Coast’s Broadwater Parklands
As part of a $5 million upgrade to replace existing play equipment in the northern precinct of the Broadwater Parklands, a new play attraction will feature a four-level spiral...
Nov 24, 2021
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Fremantle’s Walyalup Koort playground inspired by industrial and maritime heritage
Fremantle’s colourful new Walyalup Koort playground will officially open on Friday with the playground having been inspired by Fremantle’s industrial and maritime heritage and...
Nov 24, 2021
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