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Lyne Park Playground Renewal, have your say

16/02/2022

Woollahra Municipal Council is consulting the local community. Lyne Park Playground is getting an upgrade! Help us make this marquee play space a high quality, inclusive destination for all the children that visit from near and far. Tell us what you want to see in the new Lyne Park Playground via a short survey before Friday 11 March. Lyne Park Playground in Rose Bay is one of our LGA’s most well-loved and used children’s play spaces, given its prominent position on Sydney Harbour and proximity to many nearby recreational and social activities. However, the majority of its existing play equipment…

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Your Say Randwick: New amenities planned for Dunningham Reserve Coogee

08/02/2022

Dunningham Reserve Coogee Amenities Randwick Council is planning to build new permanent toilet amenities in Dunningham Reserve, Coogee to replace the current temporary facilities. The temporary toilets were installed in 2013 following community requests for a return of toilet facilities in the area, after the old toilets were demolished in 2009. The current temporary toilets are not wheelchair accessible or pram friendly, with the nearest accessible toilets located along the lower promenade at Coogee Beach. We would like your feedback to help us ensure we design an amenities building that caters to the needs of our community and visitors. …

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Five local walks in the East

19/01/2022

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. Visit Woollahra Council for more exciting trails. Cooper Park Trail Cooper Park is the Eastern Suburbs’ hidden gem. With a natural creek flowing through and towering native trees, it feels like you’ve escaped the city and found yourself in a primeval forest. The whole area is criss-crossed by paths, but make sure to check out our Go Slo for a…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

The Pedal Club – Let your kids grow into cycling, not out of it

16/01/2022

A brand new concept has arrived on Sydney’s shores… The Pedal Club; Australia’s first and only kids bikes subscription service. Fresh off the back of their launch last year and winning the People’s Choice Award at the Hatch Taronga Accelerator, The Pedal Club’s mission is simple; to reduce the unnecessary carbon footprint of the kids bike industry, and to keep good bikes from cluttering homes and streets, and most importantly out of landfill. For the equivalent weekly cost of a couple cups of coffee, parents can choose from a range of kids bikes to be delivered to their door, as…

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Summer School Holiday Fun

15/01/2022

The school holidays are here and it’s the perfect time for kids to connect with nature and explore Centennial Parklands. With a range of exciting and educational school holiday programs at Centennial Parklands, there’s something for every little curious mind! Take a look at our programs below and register your child for a fun summer experience like no other. Nature & Art – Eco Art for Kids Dates: 20 & 28 Jan Join our friendly and experienced Education Rangers for two hours of creative exploration with nature. Through a series of ephemeral and take-home craft activities, children will be guided…

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Find your Wild Summerama Treasure Hunt

07/01/2022

Download the app and Go treasure hunting with Second Nature Are you ready for a treasure hunt like no other? Team up with friends, family and other locals and seek out nature’s local hidden treasures around the eastern suburbs. Claim the podium and win great prizes. How does it work: You have 1 month to complete the hunt, across different special nature sites in the eastern suburbs. There are 11 missions to complete in total. You can choose to visit all locations in one hit, or visit each or a few at your leisure over the month. There will be prizes…

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New boardwalk completes the loop around Randwick Environment Park

26/12/2021

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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Plumb Reserve – a brand new playground

24/12/2021

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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Musicians popping up at playgrounds this week

14/12/2021

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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Explore the Trumper Park trail in Paddington

30/11/2021

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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