News: Play
New heated Water Splash Park opens at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley hotel and tourism investor, Dr Jerry Schwartz, has installed a new heated water play park onsite at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, to ensure children enjoy the...
Mar 1, 2021
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Wollongong plans for its first inclusive playspace
Wollongong City Council is planning to expand Stuart Park’s existing playground to incorporate new features designed for young people and adults with disability. Wollongong City...
Feb 28, 2021
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Gold Coast Parklands transformation to cater for future suburban growth
The City of Gold Coast has unveiled a $2.8 million upgrade to its Country Paradise Parklands featuring an Australiana-themed adventure playground. Now complete and open to the...
Feb 18, 2021
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Newcastle plan for $1.5 million sports play hub in Wallsend opens for community feedback
City of Newcastle anticipate that construction of a $1.5 million active hub in Wallsend will commence mid-2021, with the concept design for the project now open for community...
Feb 18, 2021
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Improvements to 13 playgrounds conducted in Wollongong
Wollongong City Council is improving 13 playgrounds to ensure they are a safe, accessible, and fun environment for Council’s younger community members. The plans are in line...
Feb 18, 2021
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Hobart’s Fern Tree Park receives $2 million makeover with natural playground
A tiny park in Fern Tree - an outlying suburb of Hobart -that once hosted summer strawberry festivals and has been a gateway for visitors wishing to explore Wellington Park for...
Feb 15, 2021
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Plans underway for aquatic sensory experience at Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility
Plans for a high-tech aquatic sensory experience are underway at Christchurch City Council’s Metro Sports Facility. The Aquatic Sensory Experience will offer innovative...
Feb 14, 2021
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Community consultation open for Belair Golf Course and Country Club precinct upgrades
Community consultation is now open for the proposed upgrades to the former Belair Golf Course and Country Club precinct - including opportunities to increase nature-based...
Feb 14, 2021
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Wagga Wagga Council releases design concepts for latest stage of Riverside playground
Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking community input help in choosing the design of a new, regionally significant playground. The Council has received four concept designs from...
Feb 8, 2021
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Standards Australia adopts amendments to AS 4685 Playground equipment and surfacing
Supporting the operation of safer playgrounds, Standards Australia has advised of the adoption of standards to the series of AS 4685, Playground equipment and surfacing, Parts...
Feb 7, 2021
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Hotel operator Centara continues International Expansion Strategy with eight New Openings
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is moving forward with confidence in 2021 as it embarks on an international expansion strategy that will include the...
Feb 5, 2021
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Sydney's most expensive aquatic centre gets official opening
The City of Sydney has opened its $106.5 million Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, the most expensive aquatic facility ever completed in NSW. Costing more than twice...
Feb 1, 2021
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Bumper season for Hastings’ Splash Planet
Hastings District Council has reported that more than 100,000 people have poured into its Splash Planet waterpark since it opened on 16th November, making this one of its...
Jan 28, 2021
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Perth’s Matagarup Bridge climb starts activation of Optus Stadium precinct
Opened to the public on Tuesday, Perth’s Matagarup Bridge climb experience, seen as a major step towards activating the Optus Stadium Precinct, has already sold over 2,500...
Jan 27, 2021
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International thought-leader to address inaugural Children's Activities Symposium
International Thought-Leader, Katrina McCarter, has been confirmed as a Keynote Speaker of the Australian Children's Activities Symposium 2021. Melbourne-based McCarter, is...
Jan 27, 2021
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Shoalhaven Community invited to comment on playground upgrades
Shoalhaven City Council is inviting residents and visitors to provide input on playground upgrade requirements at Tilbury Reserve, Culburra Beach and Lions Park Playground,...
Jan 20, 2021
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Wagga Wagga's new adventure playground popular with visitors
Since the Entwine project was completed late last year, the new adventure playground at Wagga Wagga’s Botanic Gardens has been popular with visitors especially families with...
Jan 16, 2021
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Shoalhaven embellishes dog off leash area with new agility equipment
Shoalhaven Council has recently funded the installation of dog agility equipment in Sanctuary Point’s Clifton Park dog off leash area as part of their ongoing park...
Jan 12, 2021
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Builder appointed for North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment
Amid fears of rising costs for the project, North Sydney Council has announced its appointment of experienced sports facility builders Icon SI to redevelop the North Sydney...
Jan 12, 2021
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New childrens’ pool opens at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
Following a major refurbishment that started during last year’s COVID-19-enforced closure, the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre has today opened a new children’s pool....
Jan 11, 2021
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New inflatable aquatic playground operating in Central Otago
A newly opened inflatable aquatic playground water park at Lake Dunstan in Central Otago is so popular that its operators are searching for more lifeguarding staff. Opened on...
Jan 6, 2021
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Port Stephens Council announces plan for Australia Day pool parties
Port Stephens Council has announced that its aquatic facilities at Tomaree, Tilligerry and Lakeside will host a series of COVIDSafe family-friendly pool parties on Australia...
Jan 6, 2021
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Fremantle Leisure Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary
Fremantle Leisure Centre celebrates its 50th anniversary The City of Fremantle’s popular Fremantle Leisure Centre celebrated its 50th anniversary yesterday. After 50 years the...
Jan 4, 2021
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Penrith rolls out playground shade sails in time for Summer
As part of Penrith Council’s Cooling the City strategy, a number of new shade sails are being rolled out at several local parks in time to benefit the community through the...
Dec 27, 2020
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