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Maintenance works start for Coogee beachside parkland

May 22, 2024

Goldstein Reserve, adjacent to Coogee Beach, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is set for an upgrade, with a range of works to improve pedestrian access, facilities for beach users, and drainage, starting this week. Works will include the installation of new showers at the northern end of the parkland, a new stormwater grate and paving, as well as 800 square metres of new turf to cover bare areas near the kiosk. Deteriorated tree pits surrounding Norfolk Island pines outside Coogee Oval on Arden Street will also be repaired as part of upgrades in the area. The works will be carried out…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

Alison Park Playground Opening, Free ice cream & coffee

May 15, 2024

The Randwick Council is excited to be hosting a special community celebration to reopen the newly renovated Alison Park Playground and the whole community is invited! Alison Park playground has been upgraded to create a new playspace which caters for children of all ages and abilities. This playground’s design follows ideas from local children and their families to include new paving, playground equipment, rubber softfall, bike hoops, picnic tables and a drinking fountain with new shrubs and groundcovers. The new playground is bright and engaging, with fun features like an in-ground trampoline, run wheel and nest swing. Randwick Mayor Philipa…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Playgroups

Newly renovated Matraville Youth and Cultural Hall now open

May 15, 2024

Matraville Youth & Cultural Hall is located on the corner of Knowles & Pozieres Avenue, adjacent to a large open space reserve. The large hall offers space for a range of activities such as dance or yoga classes, forums, meetings, birthday parties and workshops. With modern kitchen facilities and an accessible bathroom, undercover awning area and tables and chairs. The facility was opened in 2024 and represents a high quality venue suitable for all types of events. The venue is wheelchair accessible with ample on-street parking including EV charging stations and bike racks. How to Apply: The first thing you…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

The Great Bat, Count the bats and help the Park!

May 11, 2024

To manage one of the largest urban bat colonies in Sydney, our rangers have to know the size of flying-fox population and monitor population trends. That’s why they need to count them. Get your family together and join our volunteers. You will be in groups headed by an expert volunteer who will show you how the bats are counted. An amazing hands-on experience. What will you do: Hear fascinating facts and stories about one of the largest urban bat colonies Help to count the bats Enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the park What to bring: Enclosed & comfortable shoes Warm…

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Parks & Playgrounds

New pocket park at busy Randwick intersection opens to public

May 9, 2024

A new park at the intersection of Clovelly and Carrington roads is now open, providing the community in Randwick with a unique outdoor space to rest and gather. The pocket park features timber seats with sculptural structures on which vines will grow and cover to provide shade, new plants, and a multi-purpose deck. Four timed parking spaces on Clovelly Road, adjacent to the park, have also been added to ensure easy access to local businesses. The pocket park replaces a median island and slip lane. Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch said the new park offered respite for pedestrians on long walks…

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Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Apply to hire new sports field in Alexandria

May 7, 2024

Your group, club or organisation can play on the new sports field. The City of Sydney Council is building a new multipurpose sports field next to Perry Park Recreation Centre in Alexandria. It’s expected to open in mid-2024. The field is a long-pile multipurpose, synthetic pitch that is suitable for rugby, Australian football, soccer and field hockey games and training. The field’s durable synthetic surface means training and play can take place in all weather. Field space is allocated by an expression of interest. You are invited to apply. The council is  inviting  applications for regular and school holiday hire…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Council endorses Malabar site for new bike park

May 7, 2024

Randwick City’s first dedicated bike park catering for mountain bikes, BMX and stunt bikes as well as scooters will be built in Cromwell Park North in Malabar. Randwick Councillors considered three short-listed sites at their 30 April 2024 Council Meeting including a Matraville site on Botany Rd and a Chifley site in the Anzac Parade median strip. Councillors settled on the Malabar site due to the park’s large size, convenient location and access to parking. The new facility is proposed to include a network of mountain bike trails, an asphalt pump track, a large skills area featuring stone and timber…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Sydney Park greener and more accessible than ever

April 24, 2024

Sydney Park now has nearly 200 new native trees, more electric barbecues, picnic areas, seating and toilets after the City of Sydney’s major rectification works at the award-winning park. The project also saw accessibility greatly improved along Euston Road following the state government’s acquisition of land, removal of trees and demolition of park assets to create the Westconnex motorway. “With so many people in our area living in apartments, public parkland is our backyard. Sydney Park is the City of Sydney’s biggest parks, providing a green lung and vital room for exercise and fun,” Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Wimbo Park a winner for Surry Hills

April 23, 2024

A bigger, better and more beautiful Wimbo Park is now open for residents and visitors of Surry Hills. The City of Sydney’s multi-million dollar upgrade has transformed a small rest area into 4,600 square metres of open lawns, trees, seating and play areas for children. “Space is at a premium in the city and that’s why we fought so hard to maximise the size and benefits Wimbo Park can now bring to our community,” Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO said. “When we negotiated the light rail development agreement with the State Government, we ensured the balance of any…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Upgraded playground opens to public in Randwick’s Alison Park

April 12, 2024

Randwick City Council has reopened the popular Alison Park Playground, unveiling an exciting, colourful and novel new playground for children of all ages and abilities. “We’re so excited to open this beautiful new playground to the public. It’s brighter, safer, more engaging and inclusive for children of all ages and abilities. By all reports, it is also a lot more fun!”, said Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch. “It’s the latest of eight playgrounds that Randwick Council has upgraded in the last five years, part of our ongoing commitment to improving open spaces and to the wellbeing of children and their families.”….

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