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Public’s penchant for ‘destination’ playgrounds proceeds apace
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Once upon a time, a playground was complete if it had a metal slide, monkey bars, swings and a big concrete pipe.
Today, it’s almost compulsory to include trampolines, rock climbing walls, flying foxes and water play areas.
There’s a castle, too: the centrepiece of Thomas Street Playground in Hampton is a three-level castle.
Credit:Scott McNaughton
Budgets for these schmick mini-villages often exceed $1 million. Users share intel on social media and will cross Melbourne to visit a hotspot.
Nillumbik Mayor Peter Perkins said Andrew Park was a popular recreation area.
“I thank the Victorian Government and particularly Eltham MP Vicki Ward for their significant financial support of this project,” Cr Perkins said.
“With a seniors exercise area, basketball half courts and climbing equipment, we hope this proposed revitalisation provides residents of all ages opportunities to keep active, and improve their health and wellbeing.
“The new facilities, toilets, drinking fountain, bicycle repair station and seating will also provide a pleasant rest stop for users of the Diamond Creek Trail.
“I encourage park users to take a look at the plans and tell us what you think.”