Lincoln Square’s new playground

After eight months of construction, Lincoln Square is soon to have a state-of-the-art playground for inner city kids to enjoy.

The existing playground, which was the first public playground in Victoria, was torn down in November 2020 to create the new space which is due to be completed in August.   

Lord Mayor Sally Capp said that she “can’t wait to see local kids enjoying its newest form.”

“The new play space is set to delight children of all ages, featuring rope bridges, play towers, swings and slides,” the Lord Mayor said.

“The play equipment will be embedded in nature, surrounded by 150-year-old Moreton Bay Fig trees and partially constructed from salvaged trees from the municipality.”

“Younger children will enjoy exploring the trees from below with tactile, sensory and musical elements incorporated to encourage discovery and social play.”

Recently a sky walk bridge has been installed, which allows kids to explore while still being safely enclosed.

The new space will also have new barbecues and picnic areas for the whole family to enjoy.

Lord Mayor Sally Capp said that as the nearest playground in the area was 700 metres away in Carlton North it was important for local kids to have a playground nearby.

“It’s so important for inner-city kids to have a public playground nearby, as many won’t have a backyard where they can kick a ball around or hop on a swing,” the Lord Mayor said •