News: Play
Wibit releases 20 new products and expanded Kids range
Leading aquatic inflatables manufacturer Wibit Sports has released 20 new products and announced an expansion of its child-focused Wibit Kids range. The newest line of Wibit...
Feb 28, 2019
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World Leisure invites entries for 2019 International Innovation Prize
The World Leisure Organization (WLO) has opened a call for entries to the eighth edition of the World Leisure International Innovation Prize. The Prize seeks to recognise...
Feb 28, 2019
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NSW Government releases inclusive play guidelines and announces grant recipients
The NSW Government recently released its Everyone Can Play Guideline - a new guideline and supporting website aimed at making play spaces across NSW more inclusive to ensure...
Feb 28, 2019
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Gumbuya World expands to include new gigantic slides and family wave pool
Stage two expansion of Victoria’s Gumbuya World will see the theme park’s water world, Oasis Springs almost double in size as it becomes home to the state’s most impressive...
Feb 24, 2019
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre launches DUPLO Kids Club
The LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne is launching DUPLO Kids Club to entertain children aged four and under. Taking place every weekday, children can build and create with...
Feb 22, 2019
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Themebuilders completes third project for Tabatinga play centres
Attractions and entertainment themeing experts Themebuilders have shared details of their latest work for NSW-based indoor play centre chain. Tabatinga, which operates at six...
Feb 20, 2019
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New plan for Melbourne’s treasured Domain Parklands
The City of Melbourne is to consider a 20-year plan for its Domain Parklands that seeks to improve visitor access and respond to the challenges of population growth and climate...
Feb 17, 2019
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Parks Week aims to raise awareness of value of Australasia's open spaces
Whakatane District Council is to offer free activities including belly dancing, Tai Chi and trolley derbies at its public parks during the upcoming Parks Week 2019. Being held...
Feb 17, 2019
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Sovereign Hill has opened its new Play Space
Sovereign Hill’s $1.7 million Play Space, an all-new adventure land for children up to eight years old has opened. Unique to Sovereign Hill and designed around a goldrush theme,...
Feb 16, 2019
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Child dies at Darwin City Council playground
Northern Territory Police are investigating the death of a boy at a Darwin City Council playground on Wednesday. Nine-year-old Seth Tran Anderson died as a result of what has...
Feb 14, 2019
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NZRA rebrands as Recreation Aotearoa
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has advised that, from tomorrow, it will be known as Recreation Aotearoa. Explaining the rebrand, the Association advises “we work...
Feb 13, 2019
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Auckland Council highlights the activities and inclusive facilities offered at their aquatic venues
Auckland Council has highlighted how its aquatic facilities cater for a range of diverse users, from those who are serious about swimming training and improving swimming fitness...
Feb 11, 2019
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Innovative inclusive children's playground opens in Hong Kong
The children's playground in Tuen Mun Park under Hong Kong’s Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) has been converted into an innovative inclusive playground. The new...
Feb 11, 2019
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Balance Play Parks introduced into New Zealand
The Numat Group have launched innovative Scandinavian play range Balance Parks into New Zealand, installing a range of balance play elements at Oamaru's Friendly Bay playground....
Feb 10, 2019
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Inclusive Play Working Group to design guidelines for inclusive play spaces
The South Australian Government is to establish an Inclusive Play Working Group to develop guidelines for local councils and other agencies to use when designing and building...
Feb 6, 2019
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Permanent skate park and community green planned for Christchurch
A community green will be created around the planned new skate park in the Christchurch seaside suburb of Sumner. Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Dr Megan Woods has...
Feb 2, 2019
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Swimplex and Polin equip Fairfield City Council’s expanded Aquatopia
Australia Day weekend saw Fairfield City Council unveil Sydney’s tallest high-speed waterslide tower at its Aquatopia waterpark. The new 20-metre tall slide tower features a...
Jan 29, 2019
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Auckland Royal Reserve Playground opens
A new $4.1 million Royal Reserve Playground in Massey, funded by Henderson-Massey Local Board, has officially opened. The opening follows an 18-month construction period that...
Jan 24, 2019
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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre open day follows busy period
The Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre in inner Sydney is hosting its annual Open Day on Saturday 2nd February. The free event, running from 10am to 3pm, will include fun activations...
Jan 22, 2019
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Sunshine Coast Council Aquatic Design and Construct Works
Tenders are invited for the Design and Construction of a new zero depth splash and play area at the Nambour Aquatic Centre. Closing Tue, 19 Feb 2019 at 12:00PM Brisbane,...
Jan 22, 2019
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KOMPAN Obstacle Courses contributing to healthier and fitter communities
KOMPAN Australia's obstacle course range has been designed to help adults and teenagers keep fit while having fun. Around the world, millions of people are tuning into their...
Jan 21, 2019
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Western Sydney University scientist creates star rating for playground heat performance
With Australia’s current heatwave having a massive impact on outdoor play and recreation, urban ecosystem scientist Dr Sebastian Pfautsch of Western Sydney University is...
Jan 19, 2019
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New solution to fix tears on inflatable play equipment
With demand for inflatable play equipment and events - indoors, outdoors and on the water - increasing each year, operators are continually seeking to reduce downtime caused by...
Jan 15, 2019
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Hastings District Council reports busy summer season at Splash Planet and community pools
Hastings District Council has advised that people have been heading to the its outdoor pools in droves since just before Christmas, with a “super busy summer season” seeing...
Jan 13, 2019
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