Penrith City Council continues to upgrade its playspaces

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Penrith City Council continues to upgrade its playspaces

January 18, 2022

Parks / Play / Recreation /

Penrith City Council has upgraded a further five playspaces - Burcher Park, Robinson Park, Leonay Parade Reserve, Sunbird Terrace and Oriole Street playspaces - all renewed with new play equipment, surface upgrades, additional seating, shade sails, tree planting and landscaping.

Council is upgrading 40 playspaces over a five-year period between 2019-2024. Six playspaces were completed last year including Outlook Avenue, Sales Park, Bunyarra Reserve, The Carriageway, Ironbark Reserve and Brian King Park.

New shade sails and trees have also been installed at 64 playspaces across the City as part of Council’s Cooling the City Strategy.

The shade sails are designed to meet Australian Standards, provide specified UV block out ratings between 97-99%, minimise heat and allow appropriate airflow.

These projects form part of Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy to ensure current and future residents can live active and healthy lives with increased access to sport and recreation facilities.

Find out more at penrith.city/playspace-upgrades

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9th December 2021 - NSW Government confirms backing for new rectangular stadium in Penrith

5th December 2021 - Penrith City Council partners with NSW Police and PCYC to help young people thrive

22nd October 2021 - Penrith City Council extends fee relief for outdoor dining and offers free entry to Ripples facilities

15th October 2021 - New $12 million City Park approved for Penrith

30th August 2021 - Plans underway to deliver Penrith’s first all-weather athletics facility

10th March 2021 - Penrith Council plants 340 new trees in Chameleon Reserve

28th December 2020 - Penrith rolls out playground shade sails in time for Summer

20th December 2020 - Penrith tree planting program delivers shade to parks and sports fields

2nd December 2020 - Penrith Council upgrades Ironbark Reserve Playspace 

29th November 2020 - Penrith Council delivers more contemporary and inclusive playspace at The Carriageway

12th November 2020 - Penrith City Council completes transformation of St Clair Leisure Centre

14th July 2020 - Concept design unveiled for Penrith’s new City Park

8th July 2020 - Student-designed playground opens in Penrith

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