News: Play
New splash park among Cumberland City Council’s rebuild offerings at Granville Park
Cumberland City Council has announced the upcoming rebuild of Granville Park, Merrylands, with construction set to commence in the middle of 2025. The rebuild will feature a...
May 8, 2025
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New Playground Centre play tower for Upper Hutt’s Timberlea Park
New Zealand’s Upper Hutt City Council Open Spaces and Facilities team will be replacing the old play tower at Timberlea Park with a new tower to be installed this May by...
May 1, 2025
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IPA Asia Pacific Play Conference to be staged in Melbourne
Set to offer “a conference like no other” the inaugural International Play Association (IPA) Asia Pacific Play Conference is aiming to attract a diverse mix of stakeholders from...
Apr 30, 2025
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Blue Mountains City Council presents first designs of Neighbourhood Parks program
Blue Mountains City Council is inviting the community to contribute feedback on the next stage of the Neighbourhood Parks Program, as draft designs are released for upgraded...
Apr 28, 2025
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Fitness and entertainment additions at Changi Airport Terminal 2
Offering an escape to combat jet lag, resist fatigue and boost energy for transit passengers, a new Fit&Fun Zone is now operating within the transit area at Singapore’s Changi...
Apr 22, 2025
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Gold Coast’s Greenheart Robina Parklands delivers enhanced recreational facilities and playgrounds
The City of Gold Coast has official opened Greenheart Robina Parklands. Spanning 22.5 hectares the Parklands is a destination park providing ample space for hundreds of visitors...
Apr 15, 2025
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Penrith City Council flags its latest playspace upgrade at Gilmour Street Reserve
There is currently a pipeline of playspace projects happening across Penrith with Penrith City Council flagging its latest upgrade at Gilmour Street Reserve, Colyton. The old...
Apr 15, 2025
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National Sports Convention and Australian Sports Commission combine to promote Play Well Strategy
Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the National Sports Convention (NSC), the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has, for the first time, partnered with the event to develop...
Apr 14, 2025
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Sydney’s Inner west Council commences major renovation of Leichhardt Pool
The first stage of works on the major Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre renovation is underway with Sydney’s Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne noting "this is the biggest...
Apr 9, 2025
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NSW Government continues its commitment to opening school sports fields and playgrounds to the community
In a trial allowing families and communities greater access to green space, schools across NSW are opening for the public to access their outdoor facilities outside of school...
Apr 7, 2025
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National Sports and Physical Activity Convention to mark a decade of leadership in community sport
The upcoming 2025 edition of the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) is set mark decade as the region’s leading knowledge-sharing and networking event for...
Apr 3, 2025
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New Splash Park for Nambour Aquatic Centre
Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with Belgravia Leisure and the Queensland Government's Work's for Queensland program have delivered a new Splash Park at the Nambour...
Apr 3, 2025
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Vortex International launches new ‘VECTORY’ splashpad collection
Vortex Aquatic Structures International, a manufacturer and world leader in aquatic attractions and solutions, has launched VECTORY™, an innovative Splashpad® collection...
Mar 31, 2025
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Unused Melbourne spaces revamped into Vibrant Parks
The Victorian Government has transformed 29 former industrial lots and small streets into much needed recreational parks in the heart of Melbourne’s suburbs as part of the $315...
Mar 29, 2025
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Penrith community invited to offer input on Allsopp and Paterson Oval playspace upgrade
Penrith City Council is inviting the community to offer feedback on the proposed upgrade of the Allsopp and Paterson Oval playspace in Cambridge Park. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney...
Mar 23, 2025
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City of Newcastle unveils its first purpose-built inclusive playspace at Foreshore Park
The City of Newcastle has advised that construction will begin this year on its first purpose-built inclusive playspace and waterplay area should councillors award a tender for...
Mar 23, 2025
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Brisbane’s Sherwood Arboretum marks 100th anniversary on World Forestry Day 2025
With today being World Forestry Day, Brisbane Council is spotlighting the Sherwood Arboretum which turns 100-years-old today. It is Brisbane’s only arboretum and has more than...
Mar 20, 2025
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LEGO Group and Merlin Entertainments delivers new global LEGO Festival
LEGO Group and Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND Resorts have partnered to launch the LEGO Festival – an exciting global festival celebrating creativity, fun and imagination....
Mar 10, 2025
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Playground renewal program continues across Rockhampton Region
Rockhampton Regional Council has advised that Alf Kele Memorial Park, Wandal, and Bartlem Oval, Depot Hill, will receive updates as Council continues its playground renewal...
Mar 10, 2025
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Redeveloped Pyramid Parklands Gujura officially opens in Cairns
Stage 1 of the redeveloped Pyramid Parklands Gujura (formerly known as Kenrick Street Park) has been officially opened. This is the first phase of a masterplan designed to...
Mar 5, 2025
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New fitness and play equipment installed at Penrith's Jim Anderson Park
Penrith City Council has advised that the final stage of the playspace upgrade at Jim Anderson Park are complete. Council has also installed a range of new outdoor fitness...
Mar 2, 2025
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Wollongong inclusive playground secures people’s choice at Shaping Australia awards
A groundbreaking All Ages, All Abilities playground located in North Wollongong has received the people’s choice at the prestigious Shaping Australia Awards, announced on 25th...
Feb 26, 2025
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New removable pump track for Mildura’s Nowingi Place playground
Mildura Rural City Council has advised of work starting on a new 55-metre pump track in the latest suite of upgrades to the popular Nowingi Place playground area. The pump track...
Feb 19, 2025
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Penrith Council to mark completion of Regatta Park with family event
To celebrate the completion of Regatta Park, Penrith City Council is hosting a special event on Saturday 8th March 2025. Regatta Park has been transformed into a leisure and...
Feb 18, 2025
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