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Tumby Bay Foreshore Playground

Christmas is coming early in Tumby Bay with a new junior play space and equipment currently expected to be installed by mid to late August 2024. The $100,000 replacement of the Tumby Bay junior play equipment is being fully funded through the Australian Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure grant program.

Council has been able to get the balance between accessible features and maximising the available budget to increase the play value for the children in our community.

The Tumby Bay foreshore playground is located close to the town jetty and is a fenced play space ideal for those with younger children.

The new playground will include equipment elements that combine traditional play equipment with a nature play aesthetic. New play favourites such as a boat, digger and interactive truck will be included along with a ramped interactive play system which includes sand play, dual slides as well as climbing features such as a web, balance trail and beams.

Located close to public amenities and local businesses this is the place for a relaxing coffee by the sea where the kids can play and explore the foreshore.

From tired, well used play equipment ....

To re-imagined play equipment and multiple spaces children will love to explore!

Notes:

  • Click on an image to view a larger version, or select the Tumby Bay Foreshore Playground 3D Drawing and Plans to view a full PDF version in high resolution.
  • Plans show the new play equipment, however, may not depict our surrounding environments accurately.

Playground specifications - a snapshot

Ages0 - 12
Activities18
Capacity40+
Play equipment
  1. Excavator equal access
  2. Premium multiplay unit
  3. Balance trail
  4. Wave rider
  5. Little lorry fire truck
  6. Aussie farm story panel
Moduplay notes
  • Challenging and easy access to slide
  • Natural yet playful colours chosen to suit the natural surroundings and ensure cohesion across the site as a whole
  • Multiple points of entry and exit across the unit ensure there is no centralised traffic zone on the unit
  • Equipment materials and colours, along with the inclusion of the Aussie farm panel develops rural / agricultural theming to create a playspace with a depth of meaning for the local community
  • Safety staircase with handrail provides easy access to double slide allowing toddlers to play unassisted
  • Inclusion of climbing and balance trail increases scope of play opportunities to provide challenge for older or more able children
  • Accessible sand digger located along grass for increased accessibility; the digger is fitted with a limiter to prevent sand being tipped on the adjacent surface
  • Aussie farm panel located along the grass surfacing for increased accessibility; extends story telling and dexterity building play opportunities to all
  • Minimalist design of the little lorry ensures compatibility with any theme and allows scope for imaginative play; children can be racing to fight the next fire, or delivering a load of hay to the farm
  • Sand play zone, fitted with bucket pulley system, sand table, sieves and walkie talkies, encourages teamwork as children play constructively and creatively together
  • Life sized wave rider rocker with amply room for several children provides group play opportunities and includes twin steering wheels to encourage role play
  • Ramp access to sand play allows toddlers and less able to join in

Return to Playgrounds webpage or check out the Port Neill Foreshore Playground.