Student co-designed playspace opens in Penrith

Penrith City Council joined Llandilo Public School students for the opening of the new playspace in Wilson Park this week.

Students from the school co-designed the playspace with Council as part of the annual Penrith Mayoral Challenge program, which teaches young people about civic engagement, local government and the decision-making process.

Key features of the new playspace include climbing equipment, a multi-play unit with slide, three bay swing set with an accessible swing, outdoor fitness equipment, and a revitalised multi-sport court.

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said it was fantastic to see the ideas and creativity of the students come to life in Wilson Park and shared “Llandilo Public School students have played a key role in improving this facility for their local community to enjoy and should be proud of what they’ve achieved.”

Shade sails, a picnic table, hammock, bin, bike racks, pathways, trees and landscaping were also included in the upgrade.

This project was funded by Council and the NSW Government who contributed $75,000 through the Everyone Can Play grant program and $15,000 through the Community Building Partnership program.

A new amenities building is also under construction which will include a unisex toilet and unisex ambulant toilet with baby change tables, as well as a MLAK-fitted unisex accessible toilet.

The delivery of this project is part of Council’s commitment to upgrading 40 playspaces across the Local Government Area between 2019-2024, with 32 playspaces now renewed.

More information at penrith.city/playspaces  

Images from top: Llandilo Public School students and Principal Naomi Amidy join Deputy Premier, Minister for Western Sydney and Member for Londonderry Prue Car MP and Penrith Mayor Todd Carney to officially open Wilson Park; (from left) Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore, Llandilo Public School Principal Naomi Amidy, Llandilo Public School students and Penrith Mayor Todd Carney; A Llandilo Public School student enjoying the new play equipment in the Wilson Park playspace; Members of Council’s popular Village Café sessions attended the Wilson Park playspace opening.