News: Parks

Wellington Zoo plants 500 eco-sourced plants in restoration site

Wellington Zoo staff recently rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty to plant 500 eco-sourced native plants in and around the Manchester Street Reserve. Peter Fraser,…

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Sep 30, 2017 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Playscape Creations establishes new aquatics division

With its 10 year history in delivering aquatic playgrounds (splashpads/spraygrounds), Playscape Creations has announced the establishment of a new Aquatic Division, with a totally new…

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Sep 27, 2017 Aquatics / Parks / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

 
 

Million-dollar views for revamped Burleigh walking track

A million-dollar revamp of the Gold Coast’s landmark Oceanview Walk at Burleigh Heads has been completed in time for the Commonwealth Games. The 1.2 kilometre walking track, which…

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Sep 24, 2017 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Helping Indigenous people in regional cities to attain healthy lifestyles

A first-of-its-type study calls on planners of physical activity programs to consider the role of family connections in influencing participation by Indigenous people in regional cities.…

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Sep 21, 2017 Culture / Design / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Robot mower on trial in Cairns Parklands

Investigating opportunities to innovate and reduce park maintenance costs, Cairns Regional Council is trialling a state-of-the-art automated lawnmower at its Munro Martin Parklands, as it…

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Sep 21, 2017 Parks / Recreation / Technology /

 
 

Glow-in-the-dark trail surface tested on Singapore Rail Corridor

The redevelopment of the Singapore Rail Corridor as an enhanced area of public open space has seen the installation of a pathway that glows in the dark. One of four different surface…

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Sep 20, 2017 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Former Parks Victoria Chief Executive launches Canadian-based consultancy

Former Parks Victoria Chief Executive Bradley Fauteux, who left the organisation abruptly in September last year, has launched a new strategic advisory and leadership development…

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Sep 20, 2017 Consultants / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Canberra Floriade marks arrival of spring in Australia’s capital

With more than a million flowers cultivated and anticipating more than half a million visitors, Canberra's 2017 Floriade has opened. The 30th anniversary of the exhibition of…

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Sep 18, 2017 Events / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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