Run, swing, slide, jump, climb, explore…and more!
If you thought the playground at the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) was ‘cool’ before, you might want to drop by again.
Already proving popular, the new and one-of-a-kind playground was officially opened by the City of Moreton Bay at the end of June (just in time for school holidays).
The $1.3 million playground blends nature-themed play with the surrounding environment, educational centre and existing play space.
Lead designers of the playground, SLR Consulting, aimed to create a harmonious relationship between fun, adventure and nature. Featuring climbing ropes, a macadamia nut-inspired play hut, slides, an agility course, a swaying hammock, totem poles, inground trampolines, swings, sand play and water play (which will be very popular once the warmer weather kicks in), there’s a diverse range of activities to cover many age groups.
Ensuring easy access for everyone, interconnecting pathways swirl throughout the play space. Sun safety has also been factored in with shade sails covering the area.
Along with The Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre’s playground equipment supplier Urban Play, senior play consultant Nikita Burns was also involved in the selection process, emphasising the importance of the nature element in the creation.
“Our goal was to create a nature playground that goes beyond the traditional ‘sticks and stones’ approach,” she said. “Working closely with SLR Consulting, each element was hand-picked to immerse children in nature and develop their physical, social, cognitive and creative skills. This is the first playground of its kind in the City of Moreton Bay, blending natural beauty with innovative play.”
CREEC’s New Play Space
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said providing children and families opportunities to get active and learn about the natural wonders around them was a big focus for Council.
“We’re fortunate to be surrounded by wildlife, amazing flora and three environment centres, which are all ready to explore,” he said. “These spaces provide substantial value to our community and provide visitors with free, educational and most importantly, fun adventures. Accessibility and meaningful play elements were a focus for this project and it was incredible to see families of all ages at the official opening of the playground.”
Division 12 councillor Tony Latter said he was proud to see the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre playground open for all to enjoy.
“CREEC is an outstanding facility, playground and educational centre and I encourage everyone to visit,” he said. “I am always excited when we can bring another affordable, fun day out option to our residents and being able to tie in the importance of protecting our environment is an enormous plus.”
Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre is located at 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary. For more information, visit City of Moreton Bay.
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