{"id":9891,"date":"2026-02-19T22:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/?p=9891"},"modified":"2026-02-19T22:33:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:33:34","slug":"illoura-reserve-davistown-new-pirate-playground-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/illoura-reserve-davistown-new-pirate-playground-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ahoy, Little Explorers! The New Pirate-Themed Playspace at Davistown is Officially Open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The exciting new playspace at Illoura Reserve, Davistown is complete and ready for the community to enjoy!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister for the Central Coast David Harris said it\u2019s wonderful to see the project reach completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis new playspace at Illoura Reserve is a fantastic example of how NSW Government investment helps regional communities create places where families can come together, stay active and enjoy their local environment,\u201d Minister Harris said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy working in partnership with Central Coast Council and the local community, we\u2019re delivering high-quality, inclusive infrastructure that will let even more people enjoy this fantastic location.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Coast Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna, said the project is a great example of how partnerships between government and the community can deliver positive outcomes for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re grateful to the NSW Government and the Three Villages Community Group for their support and their combined funding contribution of $365,000, which has enabled us to create a safe, high-quality place to play, explore and connect,\u201d Mayor McKinna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cDesigned for climbing, swinging, jumping and imaginative fun, the upgraded area is already shaping up to be a favourite community destination for people of all ages to gather and stay active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDavistown is a beautiful part of the Coast, and I encourage locals and visitors alike to visit Illoura Reserve, located alongside the Brisbane Water foreshore, and enjoy this vibrant and inclusive new space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said the playspace design was shaped by what the community told us during engagement activities in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere were 189 residents that participated in an online survey,\u201d Ms Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur community asked for a variety of play equipment including a flying fox, connecting paths, and fencing – and we delivered.  Aboriginal heritage and cultural significance at the site were also considered throughout planning and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo ensure everyone can participate, this playspace has been designed with inclusivity and accessibility in mind, featuring concrete pathways and accessible play equipment for people of all ages and abilities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new playspace includes:
\u2022    Pirate-themed playspace with multi-level play unit
\u2022    Flying fox (shorter run due to space constraints)
\u2022    3-bay swing set, including a nest swing and Mum-and-Bub swing 
\u2022    Two slides
\u2022    Climbing unit
\u2022    Interactive play wall and shopfront
\u2022    Accessible rocker
\u2022    Connecting pathways
\u2022    Shade structure
\u2022    Seating
\u2022    New landscaping<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project was funded by the NSW Government, with a contribution from the Three Villages Community Group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Ahoy, Little Explorers! The New Pirate-Themed Playspace at Davistown is Officially Open<\/a><\/blockquote>