RIVERSIDE ADVENTURE PLAYSPACE

Described by Wagga Wagga City Council as “regionally specific”, this bespoke playground is heralded as one of the biggest playgrounds in New South Wales

Located in the regional town of Wagga Wagga in the heart of the New South Wales Riverina area, Riverside Adventure Playground is part of a $9.93 million riverside precinct masterplan.

A visionary project designed to reactivate the iconic Murrumbidgee River and the city of Wagga Wagga, the masterplan is comprised of a series of recreational, cultural, commercial and residential developments underpinned by sustainable principles.

Completed in two stages, the riverside project has created a world-class attraction for residents and visitors to the area. Set up to host festivals, markets and music events, the public space also boasts walking and cycle paths, an event stage and accessible amenities, alongside an all-abilities playground designed and installed by play equipment specialist Moduplay Group.

Providing a turnkey solution from concept ideation, engineering and manufacture to installation, landscaping and construction, Moduplay has created a unique play destination that stands as a major drawcard for the region. Catering to all age groups and abilities, Riverside Adventure Playground reflects the area’s history.

Drawing inspiration from the Murrumbidgee River location and existing vegetation, Moduplay mapped out the main circulation paths, zoned out appropriate play areas and hand-picked relevant play equipment and street furniture to create a truly bespoke site. The centrepiece of the play zone is formed by The Wagga Water Wizz Tower, which soars from seven metres in height up to a full 10.4 metres.

An homage to the original Ripper Slipper waterslide that once graced the site, the Water Wizz activity tower with its wrap around slides and corkscrew effects offers a balance of recreational adventures to enhance physical, social and intellectual play. Offering great sliding and climbing play value, as well as visual appeal and historical significance, the conjoined series of monolithic towers is the defining drawcard of this amazing recreational space.

Adding to the adventure is the Paddle Steamer Rope Play structure. This enormous climbing adventure comes from Moduplay’s range of Spaghetti rope structures, which offer both physical and imaginative play opportunities. Using the riverside location and its history of paddle steamer trade as inspiration, the rope play structure forms an abstract vision of a paddle steamer moored to a wharf.

Surrounding the steamboat and the iconic towers is a wonderful array of Moduplay play elements interwoven within a network of pathways for easy and safe access. Set in age- and user-group graduations, these added play elements ensure all ages and abilities are catered to. Rounding out the project are shelters and furnishings produced by Precinct Street and Park, the infrastructure division of Moduplay.

With over 100 bespoke Australian-made activities available for endless adventures, combined with landscaped gardens spread across 2500 square metres and running alongside a stunning waterside location, the Riverside Adventure Playground lives up to its reputation as the largest regional playspace in New South Wales and reaffirms Wagga Wagg as a riverside city.

PROJECT PARTICULARS

Client Wagga Wagga City Council

Location Wagga Wagga, New South Wales

Shade sails Central Industries

Plant supply Downes Nursery

Rope equipment Kaebel Leisure

Rubber softfall ASSS

Barbecues Landmark Products

Drinking fountain Botton & Gardiner

Street furniture Precinct Street and Park

Design, Engineering & Installation Moduplay Group