Gosnells families now have a new place for inclusive fun these school holidays with the opening of the all-abilities, steam-train-themed playground at Gosnells Oval.
The playground was officially opened in December by Mayor Terresa Lynes and City of Gosnells councillors, with families enjoying ice cream and participating in fun activities for children.
Mayor Lynes said the playground theme reflected its proximity to the railway line, paying homage to the area’s heritage and history.
“The Gosnells Oval all-abilities playground will provide a great location for families to spend time together outdoors, keep active and have fun, whatever their abilities,” she said.
“We made a commitment to build 11 all-abilities playgrounds across the City, and this is the tenth to be completed, with the last one under construction at Mary Carroll Park.
“Playgrounds are important places to connect with others in our community, so it’s great that this playground includes a communication board and Auslan alphabet panel.”
Located on the eastern side of the ground near the scoreboard, the playground features a main play structure, a miniature train station, and a wheelchair-accessible train play unit.
Being right near the Gosnells Football Club, the new playground is sure to be a hit during next season’s football matches, offering a fun space for children to play while games are on.
It also includes sensory musical instruments, a wheelchair-accessible trampoline, an inclusive accessible group rocker, rubber soft fall, shade sails, seating, and an accessible water fountain with a drinking bowl for dogs.
The park, fully fenced and accessible from Stalker Road, Gosnells, is one of 11 all-abilities playgrounds the City of Gosnells committed to developing across the local area by the end of last year.
Other all-abilities playgrounds already open include Mills Park, Bracadale Park, Harmony Fields, Langford Park, Sutherlands Park, Walter Padbury Park, Tom Bateman Reserve, Thornlie Park, and Boyle Park in Orange Grove.
