ANZAC Nature Play Park

Update 12 August 2025

Council thanks the community for their valuable feedback on the proposed ANZAC Nature Play Park designs. During the consultation period from 17 June to 9 July 2025, 20 submissions were received. The feedback has been carefully reviewed, with key themes addressed and some adjustments made to the final designs.

View Council's responses and changes here.

With engagement now complete, construction will soon commence, requiring the temporary closure of the existing playground. Council will inform the community once the construction schedule is confirmed.

Final Designs

View the final concept designs

An all-ages, inclusive place to play, imagine and grow

Glen Innes Severn Council invites the community to provide feedback on the proposed designs for the new ANZAC Nature Play Park — an engaging, nature-themed playground created to inspire creativity, encourage exploration and most importantly - welcome children of all ages and abilities.

Background

The ANZAC Nature Play Park project has been shaped by input from the Glen Innes Severn community and Moduplay Pty Ltd, the appointed contractor. Early engagement included a letter from local parents advocating for a new playground, concept planning by a playground consultant and consultation with key stakeholders.

In December 2022, Council secured $500,000 through the Stronger Country Communities Program Round 5, with a $100,000 Council co-contribution, creating a $600,000 budget for Stage 1 of the project.

Since then, Council has successfully secured an additional $600,000 through the Growing Regions Program to deliver Stage 2. This new funding presents an opportunity to deliver both stages of the project together, allowing for a more integrated and efficient construction process. By combining the stages, Council and Moduplay will be able to minimise mobilisation costs and avoid having to close the playground to the community twice.

While finalising the funding agreement took longer than expected, Council is very excited to move forward and engage the community for input on the proposed design.

Construction is planned to begin following this important consultation which will conclude on 9 July 2025.

What's Planned for the ANZAC Nature Play Park?

The ANZAC Nature Play Park project aims to provide the community with a vibrant, inclusive playground that inspires imagination, creativity and active play for children of all ages and abilities. This new play park will replace the existing playground within ANZAC Park, covering an area of approximately 40m x 35m.

The design embraces a nature play theme, encouraging children to explore and create their own play experiences using natural-look materials, such as ModWood and powder-coated steel in earthy, nature-inspired tones, and natural elements like logs, rocks, water and bark.

The proposed designs offer a variety of engaging features including:

• Multiplay area shaded by sails

• Separate zones for climbing, balancing, rocking and spinning

• Double “Skyrider” flying fox with an inclusive seat

• Traditional swings and other swinging play

• Open spaces for socialising and resting

• Waterplay features to stimulate the senses

• New accessible BBQ and seating area

• Pathways connecting the playground to East Avenue and the nearby toilet block for easy access

Draft Designs

View draft concept designs

Have Your Say!

Council is seeking community input on the proposed design for the ANZAC Nature Play Park.

Submissions are now open and will close on 9 July 2025 at 4pm.

You can share your feedback by:

• Submitting a comment via the Have Your Say Portal

• Emailing your submission to: council@gisc.nsw.gov.au

• Drop into Council’s Town Hall Administration Office or the Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre to view a hard copy of the proposed designs and submit a paper comment form.

Council welcomes your input. For more information, please contact Council’s Manager of Recreation and Opens Spaces, Sean Galetto on 0498 385 690.