Stage two of the Pop Denison Park playground is now complete, and the playground is open just in time for Christmas!
The new senior children's playground includes larger and more challenging equipment for bigger kids including:
• A double flying fox
• Three-tower treehouse structure
• Pendulum basket swing
• Tunnel climbing feature
• Inclusive all-access carousel.
"There is nothing else like it in Ballina Shire. It was just over a year ago that we opened the junior playground, and now with this brand-new senior children's playground we've got an incredible regional-level facility perfect for all ages and abilities," said Ballina Shire Council's Manager Open Spaces, Cheyne Willebrands.
"Once again, this second stage features a strong nature-play based theme, with the new playground integrated into the site's natural landscape. There is also plenty of additional space for kids' birthday parties or picnics at the park, with the upgrade including five new shelters, a double BBQ, additional seating and drinking fountains."
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the NSW Government provided a $1.4 million contribution for the Stage two park upgrade through the NSW Regional Housing Fund.
"The Regional Housing Program accelerates new housing opportunities while also providing critical infrastructure and high-quality public and open spaces projects," Mr Scully said.
Attending the opening, Emily Suvaal MLC said open space and recreational investment is vital for the Ballina Shire as it continues to grow with new housing growth.
Ballina Shire Mayor Sharon Cadwallader said Council is absolutely thrilled to open this playground and thanks the NSW Government for its support of this project.
"Ballina Shire is experiencing significant population growth and this facility will provide so much fun and physical activity for kids as well as a wonderful space for families to gather."
To cater for increased use of the area, an extension of the existing car park is identified in the Pop Denison Park Master Plan. Funding has been allocated in Council's Delivery Program and updates will be provided to the community when these works are due to commence.
For more information about the playground upgrades visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/Pop-Denison-Park-Master-Plan
