At the centre of the new Koshigaya Park playground is a unique origami crane-themed play structure.
The impressive structure, which is a celebration of Campbelltown’s longstanding sister city relationship with Japanese town Koshigaya, includes a slide, climbing nets, basket swing, jungle ropes, talking tube, xylophone and pommel crossing.
Cherry blossom trees surround the playground, adding to its Japanese theme and providing a stunning seasonal display for visitors.
Other features include a flying fox, swings, embankment play and water play zones, and an active and inclusive play area.
If Koshigaya Park was a popular destination before, it will be massive following the completion of the $2.5 million playground upgrade.
Accessibility has been at the forefront of the playground design, with inclusive equipment such as a carousel, accessible in-ground trampoline and specially designed seesaw.
The water play area features textured stepping stones and crushed sandstone, creating a sensory play experience and a place for visitors to cool down during summer.
A play communication board has also been installed to support children and adults with communication access needs.
The general play areas are fully shaded to provide greater protection from the sun, alongside new shelters for families and groups wanting to gather or host events such as birthday parties.
A new fence separates the playground from Hurley Street while keeping it open and connected to the rest of Koshigaya Park.
Mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound said the completed playground was a fantastic addition to Koshigaya Park, providing a fun and welcoming space for local families while celebrating Campbelltown’s longstanding sister city relationship with Koshigaya, Japan.
“Koshigaya Park is already one of Campbelltown’s favourite places for families to visit and this new playground will make it even better, giving families more reasons to come and enjoy a picnic or celebration,” Cr Lound said.
“There’s something for kids of all ages to enjoy, whether they want to climb the origami crane, race along the flying fox, bounce on the trampolines or cool down in the water play area,” he said.
“The community played an important role in shaping the playground, with hundreds of people sharing their ideas during consultation, and it’s wonderful to now see many of those ideas brought to life.”
The Campbelltown community is invited to celebrate the new playground at Koshigaya Park this Saturday (September 12) from 10am to 12 noon.
The event will include a Daruma Doll interactive workshop, Taiko Drum display, face painting and a barbecue.
“I invite everyone to come along and celebrate this fantastic new playground with a range of Japanese-themed activities that honour our longstanding sister city relationship with Koshigaya,” Cr Lound said.
