Central Coast Council is excited to announce the release of its new Accessible Playspaces brochure, designed to provide parents and carers of children with a disability more information on accessible playspaces so they can plan ahead when taking their children out.

The brochure, available both online and in print, provides valuable information around accessibility for 13 local playspaces across the Central Coast.

Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said this resource aims to empower families to plan enjoyable outings and ensure that all children can participate in the joy of outdoor play.

"Playspaces are highly valued, and we understand the importance of accessible playspaces for everyone," Ms Smith said.

"This latest brochure contains information listing the accessible features of each playspace and is designed in an accessible format including pictograms and a pin drop map.”

Council Administrator Rik Hart said that the brochure was developed in response to community feedback gained during the public exhibition of Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

“Our community told us that they want accessibility information for Central Coast destinations to better plan their family outings, and we’ve delivered! This brochure provides parents and carers of children with a disability with invaluable information on accessible playspaces,” Mr Hart said.

In consultation with the Council’s Access and Inclusion Reference Group, input from Council asset managers and informed by the three principles of the Everyone Can Play Guidelines, 13 local playspaces were profiled and selected for our Accessible Playspaces brochure.

The Central Coast Accessible Playspaces include:

• Berkeley Vale – Kurraba Oval, Kurraba Parade
• Budgewoi – McKenzie Reserve, Weemala Street 
• Buff Point – Edgewater Park, Narambu Road 
• Canton Beach – Canton Beach Foreshore, Cnr Beach Parade and Belbowrie Street
• Copacabana – Shaun Brinklow Park, Copacabana Drive
• Copacabana – Susan Fahey Park, Peublo Street 
• Ettalong Beach – Ettalong Foreshore Playground, The Esplanade 
• Green Point – Sun Valley Park, Sun Valley Road 
• Gwandalan – Tunkuwallin Oval, Kanangra Drive 
• Long Jetty – Saltwater Creek Reserve, Tuggerah Parade 
• The Entrance – Memorial Park East, Marine Parade 
• The Entrance – Memorial Park West, The Entrance Road
• Umina Beach – Peninsula Recreation Precinct, Sydney Avenue

The brochure can be downloaded online from Council’s website by searching ‘Accessible Playspaces brochure’ or picked up from Council's customer service centres in Gosford or Wyong, as well as from local libraries.

This latest guide joins Council’s collection of resources for the community, including the Accessible Nature brochure and Accessible Beaches brochure. Central Coast Council is committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy the region's beautiful natural environments and recreational facilities.