Site: Dunningham Park Playground, Elouera Road, Cronulla NSW 2230
Client: Sutherland Shire Council
Age Range: 2+ years
Year: 2024
Surf’s up at Dunningham Park Playground!
Located along the picturesque coastline, the Dunningham Park playground brings the vibrant energy of the ocean to life. The playground is thoughtfully designed to be inclusive and engaging for children of diverse abilities.
Surf Lifesaver Play Tower
At the heart of Dunningham Park stands the bespoke Surf Lifesaver Play Tower, a tribute to the spirit of the sea and surf culture. This striking structure sparks imagination and adventure, offering children a space to explore and connect with the coastal theme.
With activities such as climbing, sliding, and balancing, the tower promotes physical coordination and confidence. It also includes role play areas to encourage social and intellectual development, while sheltered spaces provide opportunities for quiet play. Crawling, traversing, and visual stimulation features add layers of challenge and curiosity, creating a dynamic environment for children of diverse abilities.
Discover Diabolo Multiplay
The surf-inspired bespoke Diabolo Multiplay Unit is a multifaceted play structure designed to engage the younger adventurers in a wide range of activities that support both fun and development. It encourages role play, sliding, and climbing, enhancing imagination, motor skills, and physical coordination.
A standout feature is the balancing play trail leading to a wobbly surfboard, perfect for young surfers to test their balance and coordination while riding imaginary waves. Children are also invited to interact with others through meeting spaces, and take moments to rest and recharge. Tactile stimulation and handling features provide sensory experiences, while hiding spots spark creativity. This engaging unit is designed to foster social interaction, personal growth, and physical activity, offering a well-rounded play experience.
Everybody’s surfing… surfing Dunningham Park Playground!
The surf-inspired Van Springer is the star of this coastal-themed play area, bringing vibrant charm and endless fun. Its bold, playful design captures the spirit of the surfing lifestyle, inviting children to climb aboard for an imaginary road trip to the beach. The gentle rocking motion offers a safe yet stimulating challenge, helping kids develop balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. With space for multiple children, it also encourages social interaction and group play.
Complementing the Van Springer is a slackline, where kids can test their balance and coordination, adding an extra layer of excitement and challenge. The Surfer Play Panel fuels creativity and imaginative play, becoming a favorite spot for little adventurers to dive into their coastal dreams.
Abundance of swings
The four-bay swing set is a standout feature designed to bring joy to everyone! It offers a variety of seating options to suit diverse ages and abilities. The pod seat provides a cozy space to relax and unwind, while the flat seat delivers that classic swinging experience. The strap seat fits any size and let’s you swing with confidence, whilst the cradle seat is perfect for toddlers. For a playful twist, the duo seat invites two users to swing together face-to-face. It’s a fantastic way to connect and share the thrill of play. With something for everyone, this swing set turns every play session into an inclusive adventure!
This oceanfront playground is more than just a place to play… It’s a destination for families to connect, laugh, and create lasting memories, all while enjoying the breathtaking seaside views.
