News: Parks

‘Wild play’ movement comes to Centennial Parklands this summer

Centennial Parklands in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, has been pioneering 'wild' play experiences which aim to teach children bush skills, confidence and an appreciation of the…

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Dec 20, 2011 Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Scenic Otago walkway restored to former glory

Restoration work has been completed on a scenic walkway alongside Otago's Purakaunui Inlet to ensure the area remains accessible for future generations. The Purakaunui Inlet Track…

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Dec 19, 2011 Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

North Sydney Council restricts outdoor fitness group activities

North Sydney Council is to restrict outdoor fitness group activities, including boot camps, in its parks and reserves. Aggressive, intimidating or military-style squad training has been…

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Dec 7, 2011 Finance / Fitness / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Endangered Rock-wallaby gets more parkland to call home

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in northern NSW will become even bigger with the announcement of a 2,891 hectare addition to the park. NSW Environment Minister Robyn Parker said this is a…

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Dec 4, 2011 Environment / Parks /

 
 

Work begins on $500,000 Grand Strzelecki Track

Construction of the 85 kilometre Grand Strzelecki Track is now underway. Launched by Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan, the $500,000…

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Nov 29, 2011 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Wi-Fi access in Brisbane parks

Brisbane City Council has extended Wi-Fi connectivity to 20 of its public parks after successful trials in the city's Botanical Gardens and New Farm Park. About 5,000 people have used…

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Nov 22, 2011 Parks / Recreation / Technology /

 
 

New Zealand recognises recreation industry leaders

The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced the winners of its annual industry awards. Presented at the annual NZRA Conference Gala Dinner in Dunedin, the recipients were…

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Nov 18, 2011 Aquatics / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

$1 million funding for Western Australia’s recreation trails

Recreation trails from Onslow to Dumbleyung will be upgraded following the announcement of this year's successful Lotterywest Trails Grants projects. Western Australia Sport and…

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Nov 14, 2011 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

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