Ash Bolt
Anglesea’s revamped Coogoorah Park playground is now open for the community to enjoy.
The playground has been completely redeveloped but has kept the same nautical theme that saw the playground informally known as Pirate Park.
The main feature is a large timber ship, with more than 30 play elements, including climbing ropes, rock climbing panels, slides, scramble nets as well as pirate themed features like treasure hunts and binoculars.
Surf Coast Shire councillor Mike Bodsworth said it was designed to allow access points for all ages and abilities.
“Coogoorah Park holds a special place in Anglesea locals’ hearts, so community consultation was a critical part of the planning and design process,” he said.
“From this consultation, we learned that people really valued the nautical theme of the original playground, so we made sure this carried through in the new design.
“The community also told us they wanted the playground to be made from predominantly natural materials and they wanted imaginative play to be a strong focus.
“The new playground has been built with all this at front of mind, and I know kids are going to absolutely love it. It’s a fun and welcoming space where adventures will be had, imaginations will run wild and more treasured memories will be made.”
The Coogoorah Park playground redevelopment was funded by the Surf Coast Shire Council as part of its playground renewal program.The Coogoorah Park playground redevelopment was funded by the Surf Coast Shire Council as part of its playground renewal program.
The playground was designed through community consultation in December 2020 and January 2021 after the existing playground had come to the end of its useful life, posing safety concerns.
