News: Play

TP Aquatic Constructions to build new Proserpine aquatic play park

Whitsunday Regional Council has announced that it has awarded a $1.7 million design and construct tender for a new aquatic playground, to be built adjacent to the Proserpine Swimming Pool,…

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Feb 6, 2018 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

 
 

Study identifies need for more shade cover in Wellington playgrounds

Children visiting playgrounds this summer may be at high risk of sunburn, according to a new study from the University of Otago, Wellington. The researchers looked at shade cover in 50…

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Jan 23, 2018 Education / Play / Recreation / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Refreshed playgrounds and basketball courts open on the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Regional Council has advised of significant recent investments in play and recreation with the reopening of 10 refurbished playgrounds installed with modern new equipment.…

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Jan 17, 2018 Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Aquatic play options expand on Hervey Bay waterfront

Aquatic play options on Hervey Bay's Esplanade have been expanded over the holiday period with the addition of two new waterslides at the WetSide Water Park in Hervey Bay. Opened just…

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Jan 16, 2018 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

 
 

Swimmers make the most of refurbished facilities at Darwin’s Parap Pool

Swimmers have been making the most of the refurbished Parap Pool in Darwin since its reopening on 2nd January. After a $14 million redevelopment the YMCA-managed facility now offers a 50…

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Jan 15, 2018 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

New Brighton Beachside Playground gets official opening

A pre Christmas festive opening event marked the opening of the New Brighton Beachside Playground in late December. Situated to the north of the New Brighton Library, adjacent to the…

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Jan 8, 2018 Parks / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

 
 

Native title plan to maximise tourism opportunities for Gippsland Aboriginal community

New walking tracks, signage, eateries and even accommodation are being considered under an ambitious job creation plan Indigenous Australians in Victoria’s Gippsland. Covering 10…

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Jan 4, 2018 Culture / Play / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Yardstick update shows high level of satisfaction with public parks in Australia and New Zealand

Visitors to public parks in Australia and New Zealand have a high level of satisfaction at their experiences according to latest Yardstick park management measures. In 2017, 14 councils…

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Jan 3, 2018 Marketing / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

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