News: Parks

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 change.…

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Feb 18, 2019 Parks / Play / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

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 from 9th to…

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Feb 18, 2019 Events / Marketing / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

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 for…

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Feb 14, 2019 Aquatics / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Funding delivers upgrades to Penrith recreational and play facilities

The Penrith community is soon to benefit from a State Government funding boost which will see a new wharf precinct replace the old boat ramp at Tench Reserve; as well as providing…

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Feb 13, 2019 Access / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Healesville Sanctuary staff and volunteers mark the tenth anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires

10 years on from the Black Saturday bushfires of February 2009, staff and volunteers at Healesville Sanctuary gathered to mark the anniversary and plant a Manna Gum, a symbol of regrowth,…

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Feb 13, 2019 Environment / Parks / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Wild for Taranaki receives funding for its planned Rawhitiroa Wetland Walk

Wild for Taranaki has received $7,600 to build interpretation and education signs along its planned Rawhitiroa Wetland Walk.  The grant comes from the Walking Access Commission. Wild…

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Feb 12, 2019 Education / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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…

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Feb 12, 2019 Design / Parks / Play /

 
 

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…

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Feb 11, 2019 Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety / Surfaces /

 
 

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