The Banambila Street playground in Aranda is now open.

The playground has been updated and offers features for all age groups and families.

Toddlers (0-4 years)

Play opportunities for small children includes a hidey ‘wombat’ tunnel for crawling.

There is also a toddler seat on the swing set. A basket swing and spinner are perfect for toddlers and children of all ages.

The frog rocker has been retained.

The landscaping in and around the play space provides opportunities for climbing, crawling and balancing.

Juniors (5-9 years) and pre-teens (10-13 years)

The raised teepee includes a fishing trap net, ladder and a slide.

Teens (14-17 years), adults and seniors

Fitness equipment including horizontal bars and a mountain step climber are available for teen play and exercise by the general community.

Family and community

There is seating, including a picnic table and shelter that offer space for family and community gatherings.

A shade sail covers the all abilities play area and there’s a concrete path through the playground.

Cultural design elements

The region where the Aranda play space holds an ancient cultural and spiritual connection to the Ngunnawal people and has for thousands of years.

The artwork for Aranda, by artist and cultural consultant Bradley Mapiva Brown, reflects connections to country to Dharaban, Galambary and the Molonglo River.

The floral motif used throughout the design portrays the Yam Daisy, referred to as Dharaban. The daisy has been harvested by Ngunnawal women and children for thousands of years and is used by the Ngunnawal people as a staple to create damper and native tea and to aid healing wounds.

To read more about Aranda playground, the cultural design elements and the community consultation that took place, visit the City Services website.