Little Bay’s Woomera Reserve, in Sydney’s east, is set for a transformation this year, starting with the construction of the suburb’s first outdoor gym!
Randwick City Council began laying the foundations for the new gym at the much-loved community reserve last week. A range of training equipment for various abilities will be installed over the next few months, including a chest press, leg press, body twist, aerobic cycle, sit-up bench, monkey bars, balance beam and elliptical trainer.
Randwick Council is also upgrading the adjacent basketball court to a half court with line markings. The current court is inadequate and only 70 square metres. Works on the outdoor gym and basketball court are expected to be completed by May 2025, after which works on the nearby playground in the reserve will begin.
New swings, an in-ground trampoline, rubber soft fall surfaces, shade and more seating will be installed as part of plans to upgrade Woomera Reserve playground, which has equipment that is about 20 years old. The playground will be closed from May during the upgrades and is expected to reopen to the community by July 2025.
Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker said the upgrades at Woomera Reserve were a response to the community’s request for improved play spaces. “Randwick City Council is dedicated to improving facilities and open spaces for our community,” Mayor Parker said.
“We know how much the Little Bay community love Woomera Reserve, so we are enhancing the space by incorporating modern and exciting equipment for people of various ages and abilities.
“The upgrades at Woomera Reserve will provide the local community with more opportunities to have fun and keep fit outdoors.”
Randwick Council consulted with the local community in 2023 about the proposed upgrades for Woomera Reserve.
The final plans, including timelines, for the upgrades at Woomera Reserve can be found here.
