It’s Not All Just Child’s Play
Playgrounds provide vital opportunities for children to play. There is considerable research that shows the link between play and brain development, motor and social skills. All learning – emotional, social, cognitive and motor – is engaged by the pleasure of play. Playgrounds that promote different types of play are important for a child’s development. Specific...
5 Ways to Prevent Accidents in Public Parks
Parks play a huge role in giving the public a sense of wellbeing and a higher standard of living. They provide people with enjoyable surroundings so they spend more time outside, offer a place to engage in physical and outdoor activities, and serve as a pleasant and fun venue for get-togethers with families and friends....
Park it here
After three years of planning, and extensive community input, Market Street Park in Victoria opened in November. With all new developments, Baw Baw Shire Council tries to incorporate environmentally sustainable designs and the park is a great example of what can be achieved. “It’s evident to see that people are pretty happy with the result. Replas is, of course,...
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Child’s Play
Most adults understand the very important educational role that playing has in the physical and mental development of our children. Schools, public playgrounds and private gardens are an integral part of the play setting in the maturing processes of children. The ability to explore, discover and imagine in a natural, or at least outdoor, setting...
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Prince Alfred Park Pool splashes onto the city scene
Sydney’s newest 9-lane, 50 metre outdoor pool is the first fully-accessible outdoor heated pool in the city. Not only is it now open – but it’s free! For the first six months Sydney-siders can enjoy unique water-views, park-views and city-views all at the one time. Another great aspect to draw your eye is Prince Alfred...
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When 2 become 1: The Landscape Australia Expo and the Spring Green Expo Unite!
For the first time, The Landscape Australia Expo Queensland will be held alongside the Nursery and Garden Industry Association of Queensland’s annual Spring Green Expo on the 30th and 31st of July 2013 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Both events cater to the professional nursery and landscaping industries so there will a much greater range...
A new era of play
Kompan has introduced a new era of play to the residents of Calamvale. The Australian-first Skywalk precinct consists of 10 metre high equipment and incorporates tree-climbing functionalities that are designed to tap into every child’s innate desire to conquer the natural world around them. Already proving a hit with the locals, Skywalk involves children scrambling...
