News: Parks
Sunshine Coast Council closes holiday parks, play areas and ocean pools
Sunshine Coast Council has today announced that all its skate parks and all play equipment in the parks it manages is closed until further notice and that its six holiday parks are closed…
read moreWorld Urban Parks emphasises that ‘Nature Never Closes’
Amid global concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak, World Urban Parks has highlighted its advocacy and support for the power of parks, open spaces, and nature as essential resources for…
read moreCoronavirus Update: Shoalhaven closes ocean pools, national park closures, Star lays off 8,000 staff - 25th March
The City of Gold Coast has advised that its 600 playgrounds, 389 barbecues and 347 pieces of gym equipment are now closed until further notice. With staff to erect signage at facilities…
read moreNew Zealand’s latest Coronavirus measures significantly impacts outdoor recreation
As New Zealand moves to a COVID-19 Level 4 state of emergency at midnight tonight (Wednesday 25th March 2020), the impact to outdoor activities will be significant. In these unprecedented…
read morePlay Australia advises that while playgrounds close outdoor play is fine
National play advocacy group Play Australia has announced today that "while playgrounds are to be closed, it’s still ok to play outside". With Australian Prime Minister…
read moreRecreation Aotearoa highlight support offered by outdoor providers during COVID-19 crisis
Recreation Aotearoa advise looking to New Zealand’s outdoors, keeping health balanced and highlight that outdoor providers and schools are monitoring daily updates to advice and…
read moreTourism Industry Aotearoa shares concerns over business closures and job losses
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) have shared their concerns that medium and large tourism businesses around New Zealand will be forced to close and lay staff off if they do not receive…
read moreWorld Urban Parks Chief Executive emphasises the value of public green space in a time of crisis
Amid the current global Coronavirus pandemic, Neil McCarthy, Chief Executive of international open space advocacy body World Urban Parks, has shared his views on the value of public parks,…
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