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New boardwalk completes the loop around Randwick Environment Park

December 26, 2021

Just in time for summer, the new boardwalk at Randwick Environment Park is complete and open for public use. The boardwalk, which was built in place of the dilapidated dirt track on the western edge of the park, completes the 1.2km loop around the park, making the walk fully accessible to all. “Whether you’re a parent pushing a stroller, you’re in a wheelchair or a mobility scooter, everyone should have access to this beautiful green space in the middle of Randwick,” says Dylan Parker, Mayor of Randwick. The new section of the track is comprised of a 73m long deco…

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Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Plumb Reserve – a brand new playground

December 24, 2021

The Woollahra Council area boasts many gorgeous parks, reserves and playgrounds, as well as scenic harbourside pools, beaches and baths. The team at Woollahra Council have been working hard behind the scenes to reinvigorate Plumb Reserve and this fabulous has just opened in time of summer holiday fun. Check it out now! Plumb Reserve, a popular playspace at Fletcher Street, Woollahra, has had a complete makeover, making it more accessible, inclusive, modern and engaging for children. The playground was redesigned in consultation with local kids and parents who were invited to offer their ideas as to what they would love…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

Musicians popping up at playgrounds this week

December 14, 2021

This weekend Friday 17th December till Sunday 20th December, you’ll have the chance to see live music from 9:30am until 9pm at night across Randwick City, from La Perouse to Coogee. Heading to a playground with the kids? Head to La Perouse and there will be music from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Or try the new playground at Kokoda Park Kensington, where there will be music playing from 10am – 1pm. Want to grab a coffee? The town centre at Little Bay will have music from 10am – 1pm, while Randwick town centre on Belmore Road will have music from 10:30am…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Explore the Trumper Park trail in Paddington

November 30, 2021

There are many family-friendly scenic trails within the Eastern Suburbs that are packed with adventure, gorgeous views and fun playgrounds. The team at Woollahra Council have put together a number of different walks where you can explore our gorgeous surroundings. The Trumper Park trail in Paddington is a brand new route, highlighting spectacular spots within this natural bushland. Visit Woollahra Council for more exciting trails. Trumper Park is one of our favourite local hidden secrets to escape the hustle and bustle. A short ten minute walk from Edgecliff Station, this park consists of a series of walking trails connecting surrounding…

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Parks & Playgrounds

New Playground in Clovelly ready for Summer

November 25, 2021

Clovelly’s Bundock Park playground to be re-opened Local families are invited to join a small celebration to mark the opening of a newly built children’s playground at Bundock Park, located alongside Clovelly Beach, on Wednesday 1 December, starting at 3.30pm. The event will include free gelato, entertainment and Council giveaways. The new playground, which has equipment appropriate for children of all abilities, was designed following consultation with the community. Located just south of the previous playground, new equipment includes a basket swing for all ages and abilities, a wooden boat with sensory play items, climbing equipment, toddler play station, seating…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Come see the newly improved Kokoda Park Playground in Kensington

November 24, 2021

A popular children’s playground at Kokoda Park, Kensington will be re-opened with a small event for local children and their families on Saturday 27 November at 3pm. The event will include free gelato, entertainment and Council giveaways. The newly improved playground, which has equipment appropriate for children of all abilities, was relocated to a larger space and equipment for inclusive and sensory play included in the design. The improved playground includes a basket swing for all ages and abilities, a toddler-appropriate multi-play boat, see-saw, voice tubes for sensory play, rope equipment and a wheelchair accessible carousel for all ages and…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

Good news for Randwick City swimmers

November 5, 2021

Coming into summer, visitors to Randwick City beaches can swim with confidence knowing that the majority of Randwick City beaches have been graded as ‘Good’ or ‘Very Good’, indicating they are suitable for swimming most of the time. The annual State of the Beaches report, released yesterday from the NSW Government, provides an overview of water quality at 210 swimming locations across the state that are monitored under the Beachwatch and Beachwatch Partnership programs, across NSW. In Randwick City, the monitored swimming spots include Clovelly Beach, Gordons Bay, Coogee Beach, Maroubra Beach, South Maroubra Beach, South Maroubra Rockpool, Malabar Beach,…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Discover Sydney’s Parklands this National Science Week

September 2, 2021

Calling all budding scientists and nature buffs! In celebration of National Science Week on 14-22 August 2021, Greater Sydney Parklands is taking kids on an interactive science-packed journey through two of Sydney’s iconic parklands! The virtual community event, From Swamp to Scrub is ideal for kids aged 5-12 and will journey from the wetlands of Centennial Park to the woodlands and scrub of Western Sydney Parklands. Along the way, kids, together with their parents or teachers, will discover the iconic plants and animals that call these parks home! The Experience: Junior scientists can virtually navigate their way across two of Sydney’s iconic parklands and explore over 25 science activities as…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Wannabees Family Play Town

July 29, 2021

Eastern Suburbs Mums heads north to review a pretty amazing indoor centre Wannabees Family Play Town.

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Suburb Guide – Malabar

July 29, 2021

Malabar, a relative secret suburb of Sydney’s east with a great community feel to it with great open spaces, child-friendly parks and beaches that is very family friendly.

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