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End of Year Picnic & Play

End of Year Picnic & Play provides students and their teachers an opportunity to celebrate the end of the school year with a picnic and nature play activity at Centennial Park. Join us for a picnic on the lush green lawns. Teachers, Carers and their Students are invited to Centennial Park to celebrate!  Bring your own picnic for an afternoon on the lawn with one or a few nature connection activities to round out the school year. Invite students, staff and school families to help celebrate the students successes from the year that was. Enquire now and let us create…

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Free and interactive yarn and storytelling sessions at Barangaroo Reserve throughout November.

Join in for a free and interactive yarn and storytelling sessions at Barangaroo Reserve. During November, join the friendly Visitor Services team at Barangaroo to read, share and learn stories from many mobs around Australia. they will have a variety of different tools and weapons on display – to learn about and interact with. Enter via Towns Place, walk along the path past Marrinawi Cove and you’ll find the team on the grass. Everyone is welcome to drop in, no registrations required. Please note, in the case of wet weather our drop-in session won’t proceed. You’ll be updated here and across…

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Rocket ship touches down at Waverley Park

Waverley Council is thrilled to announce that the “landing” of our new rocket ship at Waverley Park playground successfully took place on Friday 20 October 2023. The excitement began at 10.30am when the rocket ship was delivered on truck to the park, followed by being craned into place alongside a bespoke launch control play tower. The rocket ship begins its journey to Waverley Park from our Sydney-based manufacturer. Image: Proludic. Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said the installation of the new rocket ship was a sight to behold and a major milestone in the Waverley Park upgrade project, proudly co-funded…

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New amenities just in time for summer in South Maroubra

new-amenities-just-in-time-for-summer-in-south-maroubra Visiting Maroubra beach has just been made easier with the opening of a new amenities building at South Maroubra Beach. The building was officially opened on Sunday 22 October, just in time for the Maroubra Fun Run and Spring Festival, 2023. “This area of the beach is incredibly popular as people pass through on a costal walk or stop to have a BBQ behind the beach. The new building will ensure visiting South Maroubra is much more comfortable,” said Councillor Philipa Veitch, Mayor of Randwick. The accessible amenities include male, female and unisex bathrooms as well as showers, baby…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Playgroups, School holidays

The DRLC Splash Park is officially open

It’s here! The DRLC Splash Park officially opened on Sunday, October 8th. The event was graced by the presence of the newly elected Randwick Council Mayor, Philipa Veitch, along with Councillors and esteemed guests. The opening ceremony commenced with a speech from the Mayor, followed by the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. The day was filled with an array of family-friendly activities, including kids’ entertainment, roving performers, face painting, and more. It’s safe to say that the Splash Park was bustling with excitement on its inaugural day of operation. The Splash Park is…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

Adventure time awaits at this new inclusive playground in Malabar!

After four months of construction, the much-anticipated playground upgrade at Ella Reserve, Malabar is now complete, Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker announced today Wednesday 13 September 2023. “As a popular place for the kids of Malabar to gather and play, we’re thrilled to have transformed Ella Reserve Playground into an exciting and inclusive play space. Now children of all ages and abilities will be able to partake in the joy of playtime.” Mayor Dylan Parker said. As informed by extensive community consultation in mid-2022, the play areas have been expanded to feature three new play zones, catering to the main needs…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

The best picnic spots in the city of Sydney area

13 parks, gardens and reserves to explore during warmer weather. Shake things up a little for your next feast and explore one of these great parks and outdoor areas. Before you choose a spot, check out these 6 steps for a waste-free picnic.   Barangaroo Reserve. Photo: Katherine Griffiths / City of Sydney   Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo Expect lookouts, idyllic coves, picnic spots and stunning harbour views. The closest train stations are Circular Quay and Wynyard. There is also an underground car park on-site. Public toilets are available.   Blackwattle Bay Park. Photo: City of Sydney   Blackwattle Bay Park,…

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New all-weather Maroubra football field a hit with aspiring Matildas and Socceroos

A new synthetic sports field at Coral Sea Park in Maroubra is already proving popular with young footballers just days after fences came down on the 10-month-long Randwick City Council upgrade. Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker officially opened the new sports field on Saturday 5 August 2023 amongst a gaggle of excited young aspiring footballers. “This new facility provides an all-weather playing field for our local teams,” says Mayor Parker. “The increased availability and reduced maintenance compared with a turf field will provide an estimated additional 2,000 hours of extra play time each year. “I’m very pleased that Council has delivered…

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A new chapter in the Bronte Surf Life Saving Club and Community Facilities upgrade project

Waverley Council is advising the community that the updated development application (DA) for the Bronte Surf Club and Community Facilities upgrade project has been formally submitted. The DA is now live to view on Council’s DA Tracker using reference number DA-455/2022 and will be assessed by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel [the approval authority]. Warren and Mahoney Architects completed the updated design for the proposed upgrade which responds to feedback from the approval authority and the Design Excellence Advisory Panel*. WAM designed the new Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club and Beach Amenities and has experience in high-profile community…

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Celebrate National Science Week at Centennial Park with Science in the Swamp!

Once again, Sydney kids and their families are invited to immerse themselves in a FREE scientific discovery as Science in the Swamp returns to Centennial Park. The day is jam-packed with interactive stalls, live shows and hands-on experiments carefully curated by parklands educational team. This year’s event will feature more than 30 activity stations, the chance to learn from real-life scientists as well as a NEW and exciting addition to the event, the Ask A.I. Science Show, an interactive experience designed to spark young imaginations and explore the future of scientific discovery. Ginger, the incredible life-sized roaming dinosaur. A pop-up…

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