6/10/2023 0 Comments Accessible playgroundWhen we were heading to Bathurst a couple of years ago a friend said to me, “You have to stop at the Dinosaur park!” I didn’t know what was so good about it but we thought we would pop in seeing we were in the neighbourhood anyway. If you’d like to know more about Collaroy you can read my blog post about our visit here.īathurst Adventure Playground in Victoria Park. The location of this park makes it a great spot year round. There are lots of features which make it accessible including a Liberty Swing which is positioned beside the other swings, including the Jenn Swing (pictured with AJ reclining) Collaroy All Abilities Playground.īJ always likes water features and distortion mirrors and this park has both. On our last visit we were thrilled to test drive the Collaroy All Abilities Playground. We like using the beach wheelchair, the easy access along the beach front, disabled parking and shade in the park. We are regulars at Collaroy Beach in summer. We love Warringah Council’s commitment to providing inclusive activities for their residents and visitors. To read all about it and see pictures of all the features head to the blog I wrote after our visit. There is a wheelchair accessible carousel which is always popular with our family. Livvi’s Place Westport Park.Īn accessible pirate ship is the centre piece for this park and with the water views and boats bobbing in the background it is a fabulous spot to visit. An inclusive play space makes Port Macquarie an even more accessible holiday destination. Having regularly holidayed at Port Macquarie since BJ was a baby, we welcomed the news of the opening of Livvi’s Place Port Macquarie. The nest swings are usually netting and I think I prefer the solid base because of the support it offers (see AJ lounging in it)įor more information about Luke’s Place head to the Touched By Olivia website. I think he liked being in control rather than depending on someone else moving it from a bar at the edge. At Luke’s Place BJ enjoyed being able to help make the merry-go-round move with the spinner in the middle. I’m really getting a feel for what I like in an accessible playground after visiting so many ov er the last two years. Luke’s Place in Corrimal is a small fenced inclusive playground with merry-go-round (pictured), nest swing (pictured), water pump/play area, train and more. There is a cafe which serves light lunch and snacks for morning and afternoon tea.įor more information on this park and others head to Touched by Olivia Foundation The park is fully fenced, there is an accessible bathroom (MLAK key operated) and bbqs. AJ and Hubby enjoyed swinging together in the nest swing. The kids also liked the spinning seat which BJ could sit in easily and musical instruments at wheelchair height. It is definitely a favourite with the kids too. The merry-go-round (pictured centre) brings kids together and with enough room for a wheelchair to sit comfortably. This playground has my favourite piece of playground equipment EVER. LIVVI’S PLACE, TIMBRELL PARK, FIVE DOCK Livvi’s Place, Timbrell Park, Five Dock. For more information about this park and others head to Touched by Olivia Another lovely place to spend a day with friends. The park is fully fenced and surrounded by beautiful parkland. A large sandpit in the middle of the play space was popular, as were the slides set into a hillside. There is a smaller merry-go-round at this park (compared to Livvi’s Five Dock) which still fits a wheelchair but does require muscle power. Watching BJ comfortably sitting in a supportive seat it was a joy to see him flying across the park with a huge smile on his face. Livvi’s Place, Ryde is where BJ tried his first ever flying fox. LIVVI’S PLACE, YAMBLE RESERVE, RYDE Livvi’s Place, Ryde. If you know of any more please let me know so I can add it to the list. Here is a list of some of the parks we have visited and a list of some other playgrounds around the world. If you are meeting up with friends, take charge of arrangements and choose a park where your child will be able to participate in some of the activities. The park has gone from being my most hated outing to one I quite enjoy. I am excited to see the development of accessible play spaces around Australia and the world. The school holidays are nearly upon us in Australia and I thought it was a great time to remind you of the many accessible and inclusive parks that are now available.
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