Author Archives for Dani Eastwood
June 3, 2024 1:23 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Playscape Creations has been operating in Queensland for more than 20 years, committed to bringing more jobs into the state and keeping manufacturing local wherever possible. Over the last 8 years, we have delivered award-winning adventure play and aquatic projects across far north QLD and...
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July 3, 2023 12:48 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Functional fitness is a type of exercise that focuses on improving the body’s ability to perform everyday activities and movements with greater ease and efficiency. This type of training involves using exercises that mimic or enhance movements used in daily life, such as squatting, lifting,...
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June 22, 2023 10:40 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Creating a Full Body Workout Just a few fitness stations integrated into an outdoor recreational environment can create a full body workout for users of all ages and fitness levels! Norwell fitness stations focus on low impact cardio and body weight resistance exercises, reducing stress...
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June 22, 2023 10:24 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
In the world of health research, exercise is one of the few things that all of the experts agree on. Regular physical activity improves heart health, reduces your risk of cancer, keeps your bones healthy and improves your mental health. But what about where you...
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June 22, 2023 9:59 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Exercise as we age – whether it’s a gentle stroll or an intense gym-based workout – is vital in ensuring our long term mental and physical health. In terms of mental health, exercise can physically improve our brain function! Physical activity increases blood flow and...
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June 20, 2023 9:14 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Crossroads Homemaker Centre is a shopping destination, designed to be a one-stop resource for all things renovation, decoration and inspiration! This one-of-a-kind playspace is in a central courtyard surrounded by a newly constructed food court, designed to give kids a respite from the rigours of...
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June 16, 2023 2:59 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Bouncing Facilities are for Everyone! There’s a common misconception that bouncing facilities are only for able-bodies kids or those without disabilities or special conditions. But bouncing facilities are designed for everyone to enjoy, and the joys of rebounding are available to all. Whether placed alone...
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June 16, 2023 2:20 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Centrally located in Avid Property Group’s most recent development in Ormeau, Amara Active Park is surrounded by a curated, leafy neighbourhood in a precious pocket of enduring natural beauty, where 40% of the project is dedicated to nature and open space.. The playground is part...
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February 27, 2023 11:12 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
For the last 20 years, you’ve known us as Playscape Creations; the brand with the smiling kid. Our evolving capability in delivering custom design projects and focus on Australian manufacturing has opened some incredible opportunities for our team and our business. To reflect this evolution,...
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February 23, 2023 8:51 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
For the last 20 years, you’ve known us as Playscape Creations; the brand with the smiling kid. Our evolving capability in delivering custom design projects and focus on Australian manufacturing has opened some incredible opportunities for our team and our business. To reflect this evolution,...
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July 27, 2022 11:35 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Aquatic Adventure Obstacle Course Playscape Creations is currently constructing the brand new XTrail Aquatic System at Wetside in Hervey Bay. An innovative and interactive ninja-style obstacle course, Xtrail Aquatic is made up of nine linked physical challenges, testing strength, agility, co-ordination and stamina. To add...
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July 26, 2022 2:16 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Long regarded as the Sunshine Coast’s waterfront lifestyle destination of choice, Pelican Waters is located within a 5-minute drive of Caloundra. A 33-year project to date, the Pelican Waters residential community has sold more than 2,750 home sites since first released to the market in...
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April 23, 2024 1:59 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
What is Instant Spaces? We know how hard it is to work around supply chain issues and long lead times at the moment. To reduce that pressure, we’ve released Instant Spaces; high quality playground equipment available for immediate delivery so you can create your perfect...
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April 23, 2024 1:57 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Want a free Foosball Table valued at $5,000 for your school or community space? Simply order over $20k worth of equipment from our “Instant Spaces” Catalogue, and pay for your order before June 30th 2024. The first 5 orders meeting this criteria will have a...
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April 21, 2022 10:32 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Moranbah is a medium sized and modern mining town within the Isaac Region. Established during 1969, Moranbah is a purpose-built coal mining town. Summer temperatures are high which makes the Aquatic centre a focal point of the resident community and a destination for a variety...
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March 9, 2022 2:07 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
In our latest project showcase, Playscape Creations teamed up with Village Roadshow Theme Parks and Badge Constructions to deliver the incredible H2Oasis in the heart of Wet’n’Wild on the Gold Coast. Selecting aquatic elements from Atlantis Liquid Dynamics’ new range, the Playscape Creations design team...
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March 7, 2022 4:08 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
In exclusive first to market access, we’re showcasing Atlantis Liquid Dynamics and invite you to experience the latest in aquatic innovation. Over coming weeks, we’ll share the catalyst that led to the creation of the Atlantis range of aquatic equipment, and how stunning aesthetics have...
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January 10, 2022 1:09 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful festive season, and hopefully a little rest and relaxation along the way. The Playscape Creations Team is back on deck, with some incredible projects already underway for 2022. From the custom Milk Can designed for Toogoolawah’s new...
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December 22, 2021 9:04 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
It has been an honour and a pleasure to work with you across so many incredible projects over the last 12 months. We thought now was the perfect time to reflect on some exemplar projects and share a few of our (previously secret!) concepts designs...
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November 16, 2021 3:24 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Play Experiences within Shopping Centres Anyone that’s ever taken their kids shopping understands the balancing act between the need to head to the shops and grab all the essentials with the desire to provide the kids with a welcome distraction or (let’s be honest, bribe)...
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October 15, 2021 10:53 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Thank you for taking the time to register your interest in visiting this stunning new nature-inspired space. We’ll be in touch shortly with all of the details…. SPOILER: There will be gelato… Would you like a sneak peek? Windsor Sports and Community Park Currently under...
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March 10, 2022 6:54 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Windsor Sports and Community Park is now open, with the gorgeous suspended treehouse nestled beneath the sprawling branches of the site’s iconic fig tree. About the Design and Construction A towering treehouse featuring stunning Australian hardwood timber logs, the Tallaganda Hut is an invitation for...
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August 23, 2021 2:50 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
The Mill Playground features custom designed adventure and aquatic play spaces, carefully designed to include universal access zones, non-prescribed junior play and multiple level adventure exploration. The combination of aquatic and adventure play provides a unique opportunity for children of all ages and abilities to...
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August 12, 2021 10:16 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Thank you for taking the time to enter out design competition for the chance to win $10,000 worth of custom design services from our amazing team. Where to now? Here’s a few resources to inspire you on your playspace creation journey Australian Hardwood Timber Would...
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June 16, 2021 9:25 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Playscape Creations is excited to announce the appointment of Dani Eastwood as Manager of the integrated Sales and Marketing Team within our expanding organisation. Dani has been with Playscape Creations for more than two years, with the past 12 months totally focused on developing a...
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June 15, 2021 1:29 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
The incredible new all-abilities aquatic park – previously Anzac Park – is now open in Maryborough! From concept design through to completion, let’s explore this project further! Tract Consultants developed the Master Plan for the redevelopment of the Maryborough foreshore and Anzac Park area, including...
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April 8, 2021 11:35 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Inspired by nature. Re-imagined for Australian environments. Terra Australis is a story born from our need to reconnect with nature in a way that is both sustainable and accessible to all. Using stunning, locally sourced natural materials such as Australian Hardwood Timber and stone, we...
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March 11, 2021 3:39 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
If you’re a member of Play Australia, you may have participated in last week’s online learning session featuring Dr Sebastian Pfautsch, Associate Professor in Urban Studies at Western Sydney University. In the summer of 2020, Dr Pfautsch studied surface temperatures at three outdoor play spaces...
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March 11, 2021 3:16 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
by Lauren Evans Nature play and the use of natural materials has been around since the infancy of Landscape Architecture, however I believe the integration of natural elements into playspace design over the last 10-20 years is a result of urban densification and the reduction...
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February 24, 2021 4:04 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Have you loved your play experience? Have some suggestions on how we can make things better? Come across some maintenance issues? Please take the time to send your feedback though here:
December 22, 2020 3:13 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Would you like to be a part of our team? Check out the details of our current employment opportunities below: You’d love to work with us but there’s no vacancy listed above? You can send us through your details using the form below. As soon...
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December 9, 2020 3:50 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
The Hills District All Abilities Playground at Leslie Patrick Park is the development of a new district level facility to support the diverse needs of the Moreton Bay Region’s community. At approximately 5000m2, the facility includes a tailored play experience that aims to satisfy the...
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November 12, 2020 11:33 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
A splashpark is an incredible community asset, providing a safe space for people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds to come together in an inclusive environment. However, the legislative requirements regarding water quality and safety, ongoing water management and maintenance and high construction costs...
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November 11, 2020 12:54 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
In recent years, changes to our way of life have placed increased importance and value on our recreational spaces. From increased urbanisation and higher-density living to navigating the new “COVID-normal”, our parks and playgrounds deliver the social and physical activity we crave, resulting in councils,...
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August 20, 2020 12:58 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
As we re-think our outdoor educational spaces from the threadbare oval and obligatory school yard monkey bars, the play systems we design for these spaces need to evolve to suit to the physical, social and sensory experiences our children deserve. Introducing Frontiers Packed with...
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July 9, 2020 10:01 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Our experience has shown that environmental conditions are one of the primary contributors to playspace and fitness equipment longevity, and starting your installation with the most durable materials can go a long way to improve your equipment’s asset lifecycle. Depending on the environmental...
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July 9, 2020 12:06 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Stockland’s Birtinya community is located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, overlooking the shores of Lake Kawana and just minutes from the beach and a bustling shopping precinct. Due to the foreshore environment, material consideration was very important to ensure a low maintenance plays ...
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July 9, 2020 11:59 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Centrally located between Brisbane City and the Gold Coast, Carver’s Reach is a boutique community, encompassing 6 hectares of weaving parkland and surrounded by an environmental biodiversity corridor. Designed to attract families who love to be close to parks, forest and creeks, an enchanting community...
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June 11, 2020 12:24 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Introducing PlayClean We know that hygiene is key to keep our children, our families and our vulnerable community members safe from the COVID-19 Corona Virus pandemic. Developed from the need to sanitise hands prior to entering public spaces, the new PlayClean unit features...
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June 11, 2020 10:09 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Design Revealed! Working with the teams from Moreton Bay Regional Council and Landscape Architects O2LA, we are so proud and excited to share with you the final designs for the Adventure Play facility on the site of the old Petrie Paper Mill; now set to...
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February 23, 2021 10:15 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
We know your time is precious; thank you for your feedback. We will take all of your comments and ratings on board so we can further evolve our business and improve our services! If at any time you’d like to get in touch, please give...
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June 1, 2020 10:03 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
We know your time is precious; thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to see you go. We won’t send you any further information about our Digital Design Consultation service. If at any time you’d like to know more, please give us a call...
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May 7, 2020 10:58 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Situated halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Logan City is a multicultural riverside region, home to more than 300,000 Queenslanders. Full of natural beauty, with extensive parks, wetlands and nature reserves, the Logan Region is also an economic hub for local businesses. ...
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April 2, 2020 11:02 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Rustik reimagines nature play and the integration of natural elements into playscape design. In this architectural playspace design, sustainably sourced Australian hardwood timbers are integrated with climbing nets and architectural stainless steel elements to deliver play opportunities from toddlers to teenagers, with aesthetically pleasing vistas...
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April 1, 2020 2:17 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
In line with Council’s plans to give back to the local community, Brisbane City Council (West) earmarked this small surburban park for a much needed upgrade, swapping a tired and rusted deck system for a brand new pirate ship!A key design consideration for this...
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April 1, 2020 1:36 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Unstructured play outdoors and in nature is fundamental to a full and healthy childhood. The Rustik Range innovates nature play and the integration of natural elements into playspace design by incorporating sustainably sourced Australian hardwood timbers with climbing challenges, outlook opportunities and non-prescribed play....
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March 25, 2020 3:12 pm
Published by Dani Eastwood
Packed with play value for children from infants up to 8 years, this marine themed designed space offers a range of active and passive play opportunities for all users. From the hand-carved jellyfish totems adding a sensory and learning experience to the raised and...
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March 24, 2020 11:40 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are still in full operation and we’re looking forward to the opportunity to continue to collaborate with you now and into the future. An incredible inter-generational sensory experience, water play...
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March 12, 2020 11:21 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
Located in Torquay, VIC, the Quay II estate is just a short stroll from one of the most spectacular ocean beaches on Earth. To reflect the importance of the oceanic atmosphere on the development, the landscape architects from Landsite imagined a marine theme, with...
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March 12, 2020 10:27 am
Published by Dani Eastwood
In line with Councillor Kara Cook’s strategic plan to activate local spaces and pocket parks within her electorate, Garth Webb Park has been completely overhauled with brand new equipment, softfall and landscaping to encourage active play and spark the imaginations people of all ages in...
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