Our playgrounds provide opportunities for children to engage in physical, cognitive, unstructured and social play, regardless of a child’s age, capability or developmental stage. They offer a diverse number of play activities, which is essential for children’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.
The playgrounds accommodate families with children and their play needs across a variety of ages. Parents are encouraged to actively play with and must supervise their children at all times.
Council has three different types of playgrounds; district, neighbourhood and local playgrounds. These playground types reflect the different sizes and locations of the playgrounds, which cater for the diverse needs of the community.
Types of playgrounds
Characteristics | District playground | Neighbourhood playground | Local playground |
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Size | Large playgrounds | Medium-sized playgrounds | Smaller playgrounds |
Suitability | Caters for a broad range of ages 2 to 14 years | Caters for a broad range of ages 2 to 12 years | Well-suited for younger children 0 to 8 years |
Playground Equipment | Large range of diverse play equipment, including more challenging play experiences | Large range of diverse play equipment, including more challenging play features | Smaller range of play equipment |
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Each of our parks, reserves and playgrounds are listed below. There are a range of filters (specific facilities, playground type and suburb) that you can use to narrow your search. Find a great playground to explore now.