News: Parks

New Zealand Recreation Industry Leaders Recognised

The New Zealand Recreation Association has announced the winners of its annual Awards. Presented at this week's annual NZRA Conference Gala Dinner in Hastings, the recipients were…

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Nov 5, 2009 Aquatics / Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Liberty Swing Revealed at Rockdale’s Bicentennial Park

Rockdale Council in southern Sydney has unveiled a 'Liberty Swing' at its Bicentennial Park. The Liberty Swing, developed by Wayne Devine of Jenway Industries, is a revolutionary…

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Nov 2, 2009 Access / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

NSW to allow recreational hunting in national parks?

The NSW Shooters Party has introduced a private members bill to the NSW Parliament that would open the state's national parks and reserves to recreational hunters. The bill, which…

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Oct 26, 2009 Legal / Parks / Play / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Sydney considering new skate park

Sydney skaters are one step closer to a new CBD skate park with the City of Sydney Council considering a proposal to turn under-utilised land beneath the Western Distributor road into a…

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Oct 21, 2009 Design / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Urban trees deliver green benefits

The economic benefits of greening urban areas outweigh the costs, a new US study has found. Dr Greg McPherson of the US Department of Agriculture's Forest Service in California…

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Oct 19, 2009 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

‘Supertrees’ for Singapore Garden Project

Landscape architecture consultancy Grant Associates has won an international design competition to plan Marina South Gardens, Singapore's largest garden project. The $610 million…

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Oct 15, 2009 Design / Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Overhaul for Adelaide’s Victoria Square

Public events, chill-out zones and food-themed activities are the keys to reinvigorating Adelaide's Victoria Square, according to a survey from the Adelaide City Council. The study of…

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Oct 8, 2009 Parks / Recreation /

 
 

World Parks Day one month away

The second World Parks Day will take place on Saturday 19th September 2009. Organised by Parks for Life, an international initiative created by the International Parks and Green Space…

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Aug 19, 2009 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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