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Events, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Vantage points within the Woollahra Municipality

December 27, 2022

The Woollahra local council area features fantastic locations to view Sydney’s NYE fireworks spectacular. If you are preparing to welcome the arrival of 2023 in Woollahra we urge you to plan ahead to ensure a safe and stress-free New Year’s Eve. Find live updates on City of Sydney vantage points at sydneynewyearseve.com #SydNYE Best vantage points Darling Point McKell Park, Darling Point Superb harbour views and manicured gardens. Small historical foreshore location with varying levels. Capacity: 1,000 Managed entry: Free (Security and Police present enforcing alcohol free zones) Open: Gates open at midday. Toilets: Yes, however no disabled toilets. Access:…

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Emergency Response Beacons Installed at Malabar Beach and Little Bay

December 21, 2022

Two Emergency Response Beacons (ERBs) have been installed at Little Bay and Malabar beaches as part of Randwick City Council’s ongoing commitment to improving beach safety. “The installation of the new beacons can give our community peace of mind, knowing that emergency services can be notified of an incident and help can be on the way quickly,” said Dylan Parker, Mayor of Randwick. The ERBs stand approximately 10ft tall, with cameras and a solar panel mounted at the top, which powers the unit. The unit’s intercom system links directly to the NSW Surf Lifesaving State Operations Centre 24 hours a…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays, What to do

Things to do in Sydney with kids

December 17, 2022

After school activities, weekend activities, and indoor activities, Sydney has plenty of fun for kids of all ages. Parents, breathe a sigh of relief: we’ve rounded up 20 of the best year-round activities for kids of all ages. If you haven’t got time to read the full piece, here are our top 10. Find a new playground Make a splash at one of indoor our pools Wonder at the beauty of the Royal Botanic Garden Learn new skills at Centennial Park Dive under water at the Sydney Aquarium Get creative with kids activities at Museum of Contemporary Art Play, create…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Cook + Phillip Park Pool Summer Free Open Day

December 15, 2022

Cook + Phillip Park Pool will be holding an open day on Saturday 17 December. There’ll be a range of in-centre activities, events, and prizes up for grabs throughout the day, including; Group Fitness Mega Marathon from 9am FREE entry into the pool from 10am – 3pm Giveaways, spin-to-win, and activities for kids and families Fitness challenges in the gym, including push-up, row and plank challenges. Free kids swim assessments Meet the team, including the centre manager, swim instructors and fitness experts PLUS more Where: Cook+Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre 4 College Street, Sydney NSW 2001 When: Saturday 17 December…

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Events, Food, Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Christmas Eat Drink Play

December 6, 2022

Have you been enjoying the open air of our food truck pop ups? Join us again for more tasty meals and support our local foodies by participating in the 2022 Christmas Eat, Drink, Play at Barwon Park Matraville on 8, 9, 10 and 11 December. Thursday 8, Friday 9 December from 4pm to 8pm and also on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December 2022 from 12pm-8pm. There will be a variety of different vendors selling savoury and sweet treats, so keep an eye on your favourite food truck’s social media pages (below) for their hours of operation. Participating food trucks…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays, What to do

Carols by The Sea Bondi

December 4, 2022

When & when: Date:14th Dec 2022 – 14th Dec 2022 Time:4:30pm – 8pm Location: Dolphin Court, Bondi Park Join with us in celebrating the festive season at Bondi’s Carols by the Sea 2022 Bring your family, bring your friends, bring a picnic and a rug, and celebrate the festive season together at this year’s Carols by the Sea. Entertainment will include local young performers, Christmas songs with Kule Yule and Lara Nakle, of course the fabulous Bondi Brass, craft activities and maybe even a visit from Santa! Lineup and timings below: 4.30pm Welcome to Country 4.35pm Bondi Beach Primary School Strings &…

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Your Say, Burrows Park, Clovelly proposed amenities and field upgrade

December 3, 2022

Randwick City Council has commenced initial design investigations into refurbishing the existing amenities building at Burrows Park in Clovelly. The existing amenities building is old and does not meet current building standards nor is it adequately meeting the needs of the junior sporting teams who use the park. The project is at a very early stage with no design brief or project scope yet confirmed. As part of early investigations, Council staff have met with a number of representatives from the junior sporting clubs that currently use the park to better understand their needs. These early conversations will help Council…

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Food, Parks & Playgrounds

The best BBQ spots in Randwick City

November 23, 2022

On a beautiful sunny day, is there anything better than getting together with friends and family for a good old-fashioned barbecue? There are 26 public barbecue units in Randwick City provide by the Randwick city Council, all are free to use, and all are timed to operate from 8am to 8pm every day of the year, with a daily cleaning schedule. Follow these handy tips to make sure you get the best out of your barbecuing experience this summer! Share the space Randwick City barbecues cannot be booked and operate on a ‘first come first served’ basis, so it’s important…

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Breathing new life into Wimbo Park, Surry Hills

November 8, 2022

Work has begun to transform Wimbo Park into a clean, green haven for Surry Hills residents and visitors. The new public space promises to be a bigger and better improvement, providing more shade from trees and open space for Sydney’s growing communities. We’ll work in stages to minimise any inconvenience. What’s new Firstly, the size. Wimbo Park has tripled in area. After the Olivia Gardens apartment building was demolished to make way for the light rail tracks, the City of Sydney worked closely with the state government to ensure this space was retained for a new and more pleasant park….

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Woomera Reserve Playground Upgrade, have your say

October 26, 2022

Randwick City Council is upgrading the playground in Woomera Reserve, Little Bay and building a new path connecting Esperance Close with the playground. The playground upgrade is one of many we are undertaking over the coming years, in response to the community’s request to see play spaces in Randwick City upgraded to include more exciting and adventurous equipment suitable for a range of ages and abilities*. Council aims to maintain a very high community satisfaction rating for our open spaces, coastal walkways and playgrounds. The Woomera Reserve play equipment was last upgraded in 2005. The upgrade will include new play…

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