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Lyne Park Inclusive Playground Officially Opens Following $2.24 Million Upgrade

March 28, 2025

The highly anticipated reopening of Lyne Park Inclusive Playground in Rose Bay was celebrated on Saturday, 22 March, with a special community event. The $2.24 million upgrade, led by Woollahra Council, was made possible through funding from the Australian Government’s Investing in Our Communities Program and the NSW Government’s Open Space Program (Places to Play) and Metropolitan Greenspace Program. Located at 550 New South Head Road on the stunning Sydney Harbour foreshore, the revamped playground now offers a variety of imaginative and inclusive recreational experiences catering to all ages and abilities. New features include an intergenerational activity trail, a double…

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Lyne Park Playground upgrade

August 21, 2024

he newly-upgraded Lyne Park Playground in Rose Bay is open for play! Stop by to check out all the improvements, including a double flying fox, seven types of swings for all ages and abilities, sensory and water play areas, new landscaping and seating. There’s even more to come, with the completion of an intergenerational play area, new Indigenous art and a spectacular flying boat (a nod to the site’s history as the former Rose Bay International Airport) with climbing, sliding and swing elements, expected to be added before the end of the year. The project was funded by Woollahra Council,…

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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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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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The Perfect Weekend Getaway, 90 minutes from Sydney

March 15, 2024

For the ultimate family getaway it’s hard to look past Terrigal, the beating heart of the NSW Central Coast for young families. Popular with locals and holiday-makers alike all year round, Terrigal is a bustling coastal village with the warmth and charm of a small regional town, just 90 minutes drive from the CBD. The Beach House, Terrigal While you immerse yourself in all Terrigal has to offer, why not settle in for a stay at The Beach House. This stylish, newly renovated townhouse is flooded with natural light and sleeps up to six adult guests (plus infants) across three…

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