First look: New $6m adventure playgrounds planned for Adelaide suburbs

South Australia is set to get three exciting new playgrounds, further enhancing the innovative developments in which they’ll be embedded, and providing exciting spaces for learning and exploring for generations to come.

In an investment worth more than $6m, the state’s largest building and development group Land Australia, part of the Hickinbotham Group, has revealed plans for three new playgrounds – two at Roseworthy in Adelaide’s north in its Evergreen and Flourish estates, and one at Sunset in Port Noarlunga South in Adelaide’s southern suburbs.

Artist’s impression of Flourish Central Park. Supplied by Land Australia

The announcement follows Land Australia’s completion of a $2m playground at its Aurora estate in Strathalbyn, and Tails and Trails dog park at its Two Wells’ Liberty development.

Hickinbotham Group managing director Michael Hickinbotham said these new playgrounds formed part of its ongoing commitment to, and investment in, SA communities.

“Playgrounds are the beating hearts of our residential estates,” he said.

“They are spaces where children can run, jump, swing, slide and learn through outdoor play while families gather, neighbours connect, and friendships are forged.

“In designing these play spaces, we have applied the principles of the late Professor Fraser Mustard, a recognised world-leader in early childhood development.

“I spent time with Professor Mustard during his tenure as an Adelaide thinker-in-residence and his insights have informed our thinking around all our playground developments.

“The importance of children learning through play cannot be overstated.”

The Hickinbotham Group’s Michael Hickinbotham. Supplied

Evergreen and Flourish make up a $504m master-planned community of more than 750 homes, including large allotments, green spaces for the local community and playgrounds.

The Harvest Green playground at Evergreen will feature a playground and play tunnel, two flying foxes, a basketball court, a shelter, seating areas, a kickabout space and supporting amenities including bike racks, toilets and gardens.

Flourish will have a playground and walking trails, a half-court for netball and basketball, a kickabout space and a walking trail, with supporting amenities including a BBQ area and shelter, and gardens.

Artist’s impression of Sunset Central Park. Supplied by Land Australia

Sunset Central Park – to be set within the $267m Port Noarlunga South community 640 families will call home – will feature a playground with interactive sea turtle play structure, a half court for basketball and netball, a sheltered area and amenities including bike racks, seating areas, and gardens.

Each playground will incorporate the latest concepts in sensory play, and will be built by local South Australian businesses.

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“All Land Australia’s playground developments support children to learn through intelligent decision-making and measured risk-taking in safe physical environments,” Mr Hickinbotham said.

“It is such a thrill to see our playgrounds full of families, young and old, celebrating milestones or simply enjoying the pleasures of life.

“We look forward to these play spaces becoming destinations for all ages and abilities to play, connect and create memories for generations to come.”

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