News: Parks

Public ownership of Glenfern Sanctuary confirmed

Public agencies and the New Zealand Government have united to purchase Glenfern Sanctuary on Great Barrier Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. Mayor Len Brown and Auckland Central MP…

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Jun 7, 2016 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Documents show Elizabeth Quay water playground allowed to open before it was tested safe

The Western Australian Health Department appears to have broken its own public health rules by allowing the children's water playground at Perth’s Elizabeth Quay to open prior to…

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Jun 6, 2016 Government / Parks / Play / Waterparks / Wellness /

 
 

Western Australian Premier says new Mills Park complex sets a ‘benchmark’ for sporting facilities

Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has opened the first stage of the City of Gosnells new Mills Park complex, saying that they set a “new benchmark” for sporting…

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Jun 3, 2016 Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Future of golf participation based on fan engagement

The changing needs of golfers and functions of the courses and facilities they use will be a hot topic at the upcoming Golf Business Forum. Andrew Davies, course owner and one of the…

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May 31, 2016 Golf / Marketing / Parks / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Nature Play at Melbourne’s Royal Park named Australia’s top playground

The nation-wide search for Australia’s best playground is over, with the Australian Institute for Landscape Architects (AILA) crowning the City of Melbourne’s Nature Play at…

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May 30, 2016 Design / Marketing / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Canberrans connect with nature at National Botanic Gardens during open day

The Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) in Canberra has thrown open its gates as part of the first Botanic Garden Open Day. Organised by Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand…

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May 29, 2016 Attractions / Environment / Marketing / Parks /

 
 

Sydney’s recreation and open space gets $400 million funding boost

Sydneysiders will have more opportunities for a healthy outdoor lifestyle under the City of Sydney’s $400 million plan for open space and new recreation and sporting facilities. The…

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May 26, 2016 Design / Parks / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Auckland Botanic Gardens backs inaugural Botanic Garden Open Day

Auckland Council’s Botanic Gardens will join 72 other botanic gardens, arboreta and public gardens across Australia and New Zealand in a world-first mass open day on Sunday 29th…

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May 24, 2016 Environment / Events / Parks /

 
 

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