News: Parks

Unveiling for new foreshore park at Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour

While Sydney’s newest public park will not open until July, the Barangaroo Headland Park has been revealed by landscape architect Peter Walker. The six hectare harbour foreshore…

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Apr 10, 2015 Design / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Deakin University study into the health benefits of parks

With the support of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA), researchers at Deakin University are to undertake a study into the health benefits and associated economic value of parks and park…

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Apr 10, 2015 Education / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Kompan to stage ‘Day of Play’

Leading international playground equipment company Kompan is staging an innovative event highlighting the value of play. Titled the 'National Day of Play', the event allows…

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Apr 10, 2015 Education / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

New movement aims to get children playing outside

A new movement is trying to get children away from TVs, computers and smartphones and back outside to play and connect with nature. With fewer Aussie kids playing outside (research…

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Apr 9, 2015 Parks / Play / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Sport Otago Chief Executive brings expertise to NZRA board

John Brimble, one of New Zealand’s most experienced sport, recreation and wellness administrators has been appointed to the Board of the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA).…

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Apr 6, 2015 Parks / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Basic camping fee axed in Victorian National Parks

The Victorian Government has handed campers an early Easter gift by dumping camping fees for more than 500 basic camp sites. The previous Victorian Government had introduced a $13 fee for…

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Apr 3, 2015 Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Parks Victoria encourages planning for Easter visits

With thousands of visitors expected to be enjoying Victoria’s parks this Easter, Parks Victoria is encouraging people to plan ahead and book their campsites before they leave. Parks…

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Apr 2, 2015 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

New exhibition explores the connection between nature, photography and health

Centennial Parklands and Royal North Shore Hospital have launched a new collaborative health initiative: Nature | Photography | Health. The exhibition, which was officially unveiled by…

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Apr 1, 2015 Environment / Events / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

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