News: Parks

Sydney to host IUCN World Parks Congress in 2014

A landmark global forum on parks and protected areas is to be held in Olympic Park Sydney in November 2014. Held every 10 years, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)…

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Dec 5, 2013 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Sydney’s Centennial Park masterplan to explore entry fee for cars

The first master plan for Sydney's Centennial Park suggests that vehicles entering the Parklands could be charged an entry fee in the future. Opened in 1888 as a gift to the nation to…

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Dec 4, 2013 Design / Events / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Western Australian Conservation Centre re-named to honour former Environment and Conservation head

Western Australia's science conservation centre has been renamed in honour of the former Director General of the Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation, Keiran…

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Nov 30, 2013 Culture / Environment / Parks /

 
 

NSW Government report finds statewide loss of parks and public open space

A NSW Government report has revealed that the amount of open space owned by New South Wales local councils is shrinking. The study by the NSW Department of Local Government has found…

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Nov 29, 2013 Culture / Design / Parks / Recreation / Venues /

 
 

Play Poles stimulate youngsters with Pedal Power

Queensland-based Play Poles are the exclusive manufacturers and distributors of Pedal Power playground equipment in Australia and worldwide. An innovative Australian made product, Pedal…

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Nov 28, 2013 Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Deception Bay adizone outdoor gym proves popular

An adizone outdoor fitness gym, created as part of a joint venture between Moreton Bay Regional Council, the Queensland Government and adidas, has grown in popularity since it was opened…

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Nov 25, 2013 Fitness / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Western Australia’s largest marine park set to be a job creator

Western Australia's largest marine sanctuary, designed to protect whales calving off the Kimberley coast, will be jointly managed by the Western Australian Government and traditional…

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Nov 22, 2013 Environment / Parks / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Community campaign for seniors’ outdoor gyms

A group of high school students are leading a campaign for a senior's outdoor gym facility in the southern Sydney suburb of Hurstville. Working on a school holiday project with…

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Nov 18, 2013 Fitness / Government / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

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