wellington point playspace

 

mcallister river regional park

 

wombat bend, finns park reserve

 

geelong special playspace

 

colac botanic gardens

 

cammeray preschool

 

abbotsford long day care centre

 

sydney children's hospital, randwick

The George Gregan Foundation playground at Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick was officially opened in May 2010.

The all-access playground has been created as the most superb fusion of natural areas with beautiful trees and plants, kids' play equipment and a treasure trove of games and creatures to explore. It provides a truly relaxing oasis for all those kids and families needing an escape from the hospital wards.

The major focus of the playground is an incredible diorama wall which features many hidden spaces and surprise elements for children to enjoy.

visit the project page here...

Wellington Point Wins Awards!

The Allan Correy Award For Design Excellence
                                      &
The AILDM Commercial/Institutional Landscape Award

 

Judges Citation

"The main aim of the client’s brief was to design and construct a play area that would be unique to the site, respect the existing trees, incorporate elements of Aboriginal culture, allow children to experience a variety of activities and meet the needs of all age groups.

The design, documentation, meticulous details and built works demonstrate an understanding of the needs to satisfy the brief and have delivered a creative and exciting play facility and safe environment for children of all cultures and ages."

read the full review on the AILDM website here...

the outdoor playspace naturally

outdoor playspaces book

Contributing Author: Ric Mcconaghy

"This publication will challenge your perceptions about early childhood outdoor playspaces and inspire change!"

 

read the full review here...

Stratford Park wins 2009 PLA Award!

Sratford Park Playspace Stratford Apex Park Regional Playspace - Wellington Shire Council, VIC has won the Playspace 2009 Award for Excellence presented by Parks & Leisure Australia.  

visit the PLA site here...

international play association

 ipa logo

Regional vice president for Asia Pacific:
ric mcconaghy

 

 visit the IPA website here....

welcome

ultimately I am most proud of my efforts to raise enthusiasm and to empower communities to:

  • create exciting, diverse and secure naturalistic playspaces that do not rely solely on structures
  • incorporate art and design elements that encourage interaction, engagement and wonder
  • create places that better meet the social, emotional, spiritual as well as physical needs and aspirations of all children and the adults that may accompany them