Barwon River Adventure Play Space
Updated 29 August 2025
Wishlist play equipment designs by local primary school children have helped shape the new Adventure Play Space.
During project planning Council invited grade five and six pupils from Winchelsea Primary School to share ideas for ‘the ultimate playground’.
Now treehouse pods, a flying fox, slope slide and rock climbing wall are among elements to have progressed from Texta-drawn concepts to built features of the space now enhancing the town’s Barwon River recreation precinct.
The space is now open for fun times, enhancing the Barwon Terrace recreation area as a place for family enjoyment.
Kids can now go for a zip on the flying fox, with wheelchair access and accessible seat, explore the elevated pods, take a ride on the slide and more.
Council contributed $750,000 to the play space project and appreciates $250,000 funding from Sport and Recreation Victoria.
Background information:
Updated 1 November 2024
Construction of the exciting new Adventure Play Space is underway, promising fun times ahead for youngsters.
The existing playground will be incorporated into the new play space, with work on schedule for completion early in 2025.
The project is supported by $250,000 funding from Recreation Victoria and $600,000 from Council.
Updated 4 October 2024
Construction of the exciting new Adventure Play Space beside the Barwon River is scheduled to start during October 2024.
The existing playground will be closed during construction.
Work is scheduled for completion by February 2025.
The new Adventure Play Space promises fun times, with elements to stimulate and delight including:
• A flying fox with wheelchair access and accessible seat
• Embankment slide
• Elevated cubby pods
* And more
Community feedback guided the design and showed clear preference for use of natural timbers and colours in construction of the park.
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