Highgate scores a brand new kids playground, with some ideas from the locals!

When you’re building a new inner-city playground for kids in the local area, it seems like a no-brainer really but it makes a lot of sense to consult the kids who’ll be playing on it, right?

And that’s exactly what’s happened at City of Vincent’s brand new playground at Birdwood Square, on the corner of Bulwer and Beaufort Street in Highgate.

It features (deep breath): Two swings, a basket swing, slides, a timber and rope ravine bridge crossing, fire pole, monkey bars, pommel walker, talk tube, half arched net climber, rock wall, climbing nets, steppers, an abacus and counter and shade sails… phew!

And playground-goers and students from nearby Highgate Primary School got to have a say in what they’ll be playing on!

“We are pleased to launch this new playground in the heart of the inner-city,” said Mayor Alison Xamon. “Our young residents let us know what equipment they wanted, and we are proud to have been able to make it happen.

“The playground will be welcomed by the students from Highgate Primary School and other locals who head down to the park with their friends after school and on weekends.”

The new addition follows on from the recent completion of a toilet and changeroom facility, made possible with funding from the State Government.

Image Credit: Supplied/City of Vincent