The completion of this project marks a significant milestone for the Parkes community, enhancing recreational opportunities and promoting water education in a fun and engaging manner.
Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce that the transformation of Kelly Reserve into the town’s first water play space is now complete.
Moduplay Commercial Systems, the project contractor, has created an engaging recreational space inspired by the natural features of the local Lachlan catchment.
The play space was designed to emulate the region’s water features, including rivers, lakes, dams, weirs, and bores. It offers a captivating educational experience with informative signage detailing Parkes’ water story—from source to consumption.
Councillor Jacob Cass expressed his delight at the project’s successful completion.
“We are thrilled to see this exciting addition to Parkes come to life, providing our community with a dynamic and accessible space for play, learning, relaxation and socialisation,” Cr Cass said.
“The water play space is the first of its kind in Parkes and includes some wonderful features such as a splash pad, interactive water fountains, bridges, streams, and sand play areas for all to enjoy,” he added.
Innovation, inclusivity, and accessibility was at the forefront of this project, ensuring that people of all ages and abilities can engage in play.
The water play space opened to the public on Saturday 25 May, with the splash pad to be activated in October to coincide with the opening of the Parkes pool for the summer season.
CCTV has been installed at the park with 24/7 monitoring to help keep it safe from vandals.
This project is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, the NSW Government’s Places to Play grant program, Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations and Parkes Shire Council.
More information on this project at www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/Council/News-mediaand-projects/Projects-and-works/Kelly-Reserve-Water-Play-Space