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Recreation Aotearoa reveals New Zealand’s best parks and outdoor spaces of 2019/20

Recreation Aotearoa have named the 29 Green Flag Award® winning parks and open spaces in New Zealand this year. The Green Flag Award® is an international programme that recognises…

Oct 31, 2019 Parks / Recreation /

World Leisure announces 2019 International Innovation Prize results

The World Leisure Organisation has announced the results of the 2019 International Innovation Prize, presented during recent celebrations of the 2019 World Leisure Forum on ‘Leisure…

Oct 31, 2019 Design / Parks / Recreation / Technology / Wellness /

PLA presents national awards for excellence in parks, playgrounds and facilities

Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) has celebrated the brightest minds and most creative, sustainable and innovative initiatives from across its membership at its National Awards of…

Oct 30, 2019 Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

Adelaide’s second major metropolitan national park soon to be realised

Glenthorne National Park is one step closer to becoming a reality with the official transfer of land being signed, as well as the recent unveiling of the draft master plan. The Glenthorne…

Oct 30, 2019 Parks / Recreation /

Sport Australia and Parks and Leisure Australia agree partnership

The final day of the 2019 Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) National Conference in Perth has seen Sport Australia Chief Executive Kate Palmer and PLA President Paul Jane sign a partnership…

Oct 29, 2019 Parks / Recreation / Sport /

Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens Zoo and Aviary upgrade progresses

The Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens Zoo and Aviary upgrade as part of Council’s $900,000 Entwine project is underway. The project is aimed at strengthening the connection between the…

Oct 29, 2019 Attractions / Parks / Recreation /

a_space launch Park Warrior obstacle course at Parks and Leisure Australia Conference

a-space, one of the leaders in playground and outdoor fitness equipment, have today launched their Park Warrior open space obstacle course at the Parks and Leisure Australia National…

Oct 29, 2019 Fitness / Parks /

Parks and recreation professionals make great career choice in delivering ‘joy’

Professionals who work in parks and recreation have made a “great career choice” as they deliver “joy” to children and the wider population with the facilities they…

Oct 28, 2019 Parks / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /