A bouncing new imaginative playground with in-ground trampolines, water play and sand play areas has been unveiled at Frederick Wachter Reserve.
The $840,000-plus playland with wetland and market garden themes was designed to activate young children to teens.
It includes a tower with two tall slides, challenging rope climbing, cubby, musical bells, timber steppers and balance logs, as well as sensory art and Auslan braille signage in the community-consulted design.
The shaded attraction also includes new picnic tables and seats.
It was jointly funded by Greater Dandenong Council ($540,000) and the State Government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund ($300,000).
“It’s fantastic to see the new Frederick Wachter Reserve playground complete and ready for locals to enjoy,” Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said at the 20 October opening.
“This new playground was designed with the community, for the community – it’s multi-level and accessible with plenty of opportunities for imaginative and creative play.”
Acting mayor Lana Formoso said she’d like to see more of these types of spaces across the council area.
