A playground that will delight children of all ages and abilities is the central project in the next stage of works for Sydney Park.
Covering 44 hectares, Sydney Park is the largest park in the City of Sydney. Since Council took possession of the site from the New South Wales Government in 1991, major transformations have taken place.
The City has turned the former landfill site into sustainable wetlands and parkland. It now comprises large open recreation spaces with distinctive hills that provide 360 degree views over Sydney, as well as wetlands, a sports oval, a bicycle track, sculptures and a heritage area featuring the remains of a brickworks. This reinforces the City’s commitment to sustainable environments and open, green space.
Due to the size of Sydney Park, upgrades are being completed in coordinated stages. Council has committed $5.9 million to the next stage of works, in addition to the $9.4 million already spent. The works for this stage focus on the northwest section and include the development of an All Abilities Playground, an upgrade to the Village Green, including mounding to provide flexible amphitheatre spaces, shade plants and new grass. There will also be an upgrade of the wetland and gully area developed in the first stage of works, including new wetland plants and a boardwalk bridge from gully to lower parkland. In addition, park wide elements, such as path upgrades and lighting along popular access routes, are included in this stage.
Sydney Lord Mayor, Clover Moore, said these developments will further improve the area
as an exceptional green space
for the community to enjoy.
“The All Abilities Playground will be enjoyed by all children, including those in wheelchairs or with hearing and sight impairments,” she said.
While still in consultation and design phase, the playground is expected to comprise slides, swings and a climbing net area, along with a discovery walk and stone and timber bridges through native plants. A brick paved maze with moving bridges, sound elements, feature plants, sand and clay pits with a time flow water feature are also planned.
For further information contact Duncan Fine at the City of Sydney on 0410 335 258.
