Family fun is on the way

Work is progressing well on the new Fairfield Adventure Park

The new Fairfield Adventure Park in Fairfield Park is in progress with 50 per cent of the work complete and will open early 2015.

To date concrete paths and seats, mounds and the footings for the major equipment have been laid, including the foundation of the skywalk. The drainage work is also complete. All of the equipment, imported from Spain, is ready for installation.

The $1.4 million Adventure Park is designed for the recreational needs of older children, particularly those in their early teens, as traditional park play equipment is designed for younger children. Situated next to the existing park for younger children, the space can cater for the whole family. New equipment includes a skywalk, slide and an 11 metre high giant climbing net – one of the tallest of its kind in Australia. Other equipment includes a 33 metre double flying fox as well as a giant swing.

"The Adventure Park is beginning to take shape and will be amazing when finished," Mayor of Fairfield City Frank Carbone said. "Fairfield City Council is committed to creating recreational spaces for all children. This new park caters to older children, allowing the whole family to enjoy Fairfield Park as a whole.

"The Adventure Park is next to the new Fairfield Youth and Community Centre and the existing Fairfield Leisure Centre. The area is surrounded by plenty of sporting fields and natural parklands, and is just a 10-minute walk from Fairfield Station and CBD.