Mangrove Cove all abilities nature play area unveiled in Bunbury

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Mangrove Cove all abilities nature play area unveiled in Bunbury

February 27, 2023

Design / Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

A new $2.39 million interactive nature playground with wheelchair accessibility has officially opened in Bunbury, situated in the South West region of Western Australia.

Mangrove Cove is a popular part of Bunbury, and this new nature playground will further boost the regional city’s reputation as a must-visit destination.

The design was guided by the City of Bunbury’s Co-Design Access Panel.

The Mangrove Cove all abilities nature play area features mangrove root inspired climbing frames, ladders, slides, rope nets and rope bridges. Its design is influenced by the unique mangrove system found in the Leschenault Inlet.

The ground level facilities of the inclusive play area include a wheelchair accessible sand pit and tunnels, water play area, basket swing, drums, chimes and cubbies. There are also picnic, barbeque and toilet facilities. A walkway winds through the play area, accompanied with a lookout deck providing sweeping views of the Leschenault Inlet.

The transformation of Mangrove Cove complements the nearby play areas at Koombana Beach, the Sykes Foreshore Splash Park and the new Bunbury skate park.

The nature play area was built by BGC Construction, with 89.5% of the contract value completed by workers based in the regional city.

The project was jointly managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the Department of Finance with funding from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

15th June 2022 - New ACT Government grants to foster outdoor nature play

20th May 2022 - Mooloolaba’s new adventure playground to have nature-inspired towers and slides

22nd January 2022 - Shoalhaven’s Boongaree Rotary Nature Play Park officially opens

1st July 2021 - Imaginative nature play area opens at Phillip Island’s Koala Conservation Reserve

29th May 2021 - Wingecarribee Shire Council secures playground funding

26th July 2022 - Old toddlers’ pool in Wollongong to be transformed into accessible water play facility

2nd August 2021 - Works commence on Darwin’s Jingili Water Gardens inclusive playground

13th July 2021 - Shoalhaven’s upgraded Howell Faulks Park opens with new inclusive picnic and play area

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