In the realm of urban development and community planning, the concept of placemaking has emerged as a powerful approach to transform public spaces into vibrant, inclusive, and thriving environments. At the heart of this movement lies the recognition of the significant impact that well-designed public...
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In today’s modern world, where screens and gadgets dominate children’s leisure time, the simple joy of connecting with nature is often overlooked. However, nature play, with its countless benefits, has the potential to profoundly shape a child’s development. Creating more natural and nature-integrated playgrounds offers...
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Playgrounds have always been a source of joy and adventure for children but concerns about safety sometimes overshadow the value of calculated risks. It is crucial, however, to recognise the significance of Risky play on playgrounds and its positive impact on a child’s development. In...
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Intergenerational parks are innovative public spaces designed to encourage interaction and engagement between people of different age groups. Unlike traditional parks that often cater to specific age ranges, intergenerational parks incorporate features and activities that appeal to children, teenagers, adults, and seniors, fostering a sense of community and connection.
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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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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Yarrabilba is a new generation master planned community located in the City of Logan, Queensland. Just opened, Borrol Lookout Park the green heart of Yarrabilba, surrounded by nature, and dedicated to connecting its residents to parks, open spaces and the natural environment. Located on the...
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As part of Scenic Rim Regional Council’s ongoing commitment to developing vibrant towns and villages through its Playground Strategy, Council undertook a playground upgrade in Junior Chamber Park in Beaudesert. Set within the beautiful Scenic Rim and surrounded by open green spaces, this newly upgraded...
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Forest Park West is a new district level recreation park in Sippy Downs and is within the Sippy Downs Town Centre Master Plan. As the surrounding community evolves, it is predicted that the park will be highly utilised by university students, school groups and families....
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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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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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Wadda Mooli means ‘welcome’ in the Bindal people’s language – and what a welcoming recreational space our bespoke playground offers to this new Lendlease community. On entering this new development residents are greeted by a “beacon” art structure which is the key influence and landmark of...
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Playscape Creations worked with Landscape Architects Saunders Havill to design and construct a series of linear parks in Sekisui House’s Ecco Ripley development. The main playspace features a custom Tri-Tower system – a unique first in the Australian market – bold, vibrant and full of...
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Annabelle Park’s massive upgrade has been a huge success for Ipswich City Council. With this playspace opening just before the school holidays – their achievements have been more than recognised in the popularity of the park with toddlers and teenagers alike. Having requested a play...
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In collaboration with Saunders Havill, Playscape Creations were engaged to design and construct a space that would encourage residents within the new development to congregate and socialise. The play environment includes a St Louis play system boasting a stunning 2.8m Sky Tower that encourages children...
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Inclusive Play Environments that go beyond accessibility – article taken from the newsletter of the Association of Consultants in Access Australia – January 2018 Example Lions Park Gladstone – Opened December 2017 Playscape Creations is an award winning design and construct company for innovative play environments...
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Creating a Da Vinci inspired playspace sounded crazy – but we did it! 2017 has seen Playscape Creations, collaborating with JW Concepts, HNK and Gladstone Regional Council to create the ultimate bespoke playground – winner of Parks and Leisure QLD Award – QLD Park of...
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Whimsical Whales Mark 2 …… When we were asked to be involved in the Pandanus Beach redevelopment in 2003 we would never have been able to imagine the impact our Whale pod gave to the park. The setting was very quickly colloquially referred to as...
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The new playground at DJ Smith Memorial Park in Canungra is open for business with a whole bunch of happy residents ready for play. The official opening was combined with the town Christmas party, with Santa’s arrival being the only thing that could take children...
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While this project was originally posted in 2015, the recent official opening of the playspace has prompted us to show off some more recent images of how this fantastic park has settled into its natural surrounds and been embraced by the local community of Pelican...
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The Scribbly Gum playground at Pelican Waters on the Sunshine Coast was designed by Anembo Landscape Architects with Playscape Creations being involved not only in delivering the play structures but also the overall play / park activation programme – a ‘layer of excellence’ which inspired...
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