Tag Archive: play for all
September 12, 2023 8:30 am
Published by Bex Howarth
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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September 10, 2023 6:00 pm
Published by Bex Howarth
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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September 6, 2023 9:27 am
Published by Bex Howarth
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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September 4, 2023 3:00 pm
Published by Bex Howarth
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.
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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June 13, 2023 11:56 am
Published by Rachel Wilks
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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June 9, 2023 12:01 pm
Published by Rachel Wilks
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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March 15, 2023 2:20 pm
Published by Rachel Wilks
Located right next to the Easts Rugby Union club, this new space at CP Bottomley Park features personalised medallions that feature local children’s activities and the Easts Tiger jersey. With an active play unit, swings, domes and spinner, this park is sure to engage Easts...
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April 4, 2023 12:34 pm
Published by Rachel Wilks
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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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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August 5, 2019 10:06 am
Published by Amanda
‘Develop a unique playspace design that would create a destination and community hub’ was the initial brief by Cusp Landscape Architects for this new Stockland development in Coomera. ‘Innovative and in tune with the natural surrounds, with areas for imaginative play, sensory play as well...
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July 17, 2019 2:23 pm
Published by Amanda
Playscape Creations has been privileged to work with AB Paterson College on two of their playground re-developments, most recently on the Rainforest Playground as part of their new Winton Centre. Designed to meet the needs of the early years, the playspace provides a varied range...
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May 10, 2019 2:58 pm
Published by Amanda
Scenic Rim’s littlest farmers are jumping for joy with the opening of their new tractor-themed playground Aratula, west of Brisbane. The tractor design captures the strong history of the Scenic Rim agricultural sector and opening day was fortuitously timed with a nationwide school “Adopt a...
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December 18, 2018 10:32 am
Published by Amanda
It is a great feeling making someone’s day, but to share in the joy of over 100 kids on their last day of the school year is an even better feeling. Their playground opened in the morning break of their last day – a reward...
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December 14, 2018 10:35 am
Published by Amanda
The latest recreational area within this masterplanned estate by Mirvac will become the sporting hub of this development, with large sports fields, spectator areas and dog off leash area surrounding the playground. We worked with Vee Design to design and deliver a multi-functional intergenerational play...
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November 12, 2018 4:01 pm
Published by admin
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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October 18, 2018 4:06 pm
Published by Amanda
Winner of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture AILA QLD’s 2019 Playspace Award, ‘Bunya Adventure Playground’ is the crown jewel in Fortress Group’s Riverparks development, and is sure to keep the kids in this community entertained for hours! Playscape Creations collaborated with the team from...
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August 31, 2018 3:06 pm
Published by Amanda
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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July 19, 2018 1:46 pm
Published by Amanda
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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June 20, 2018 1:45 pm
Published by Amanda
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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January 30, 2018 2:55 pm
Published by Amanda
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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December 11, 2017 3:58 pm
Published by Amanda
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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December 11, 2017 2:52 pm
Published by Amanda
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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December 11, 2017 8:50 am
Published by Amanda
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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November 1, 2017 10:23 am
Published by Amanda
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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June 3, 2015 2:40 pm
Published by Amanda
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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