Providence Hillside Playground

Landscape architects at Cardno were tasked with sourcing special, unique play equipment for Stockland's new development 'Providence' in South Ripley, Queensland. The developer wanted a playground that would fit into their design line, with a theme of the classic Australian treehouse. Both wishes were fulfilled through collaboration with local consultants and the renowned KOMPAN Design Studio. The spectacular adventure play equipment has created a landmark for the community and WOWs everybody who drives into Providence, South Ripley. And on a great day you can find up to a thousand young thrill-seekers exploring the playground.

High above the ground, the Sky Walk provides young thrill-seekers with an entrance to a world of play. Due to the transparency in the rope bridges children can really experience the height and the swinging rope construction adds to the thrill. To enter one of the ‘treehouses’ children must choose between three entrances. The Spacenet entrance challenges children and trains fundamental motor skill such as spatial awareness and sense of balance. Social-emotional skills such as courage and self-regulation are also trained when having fun on the Spacenet. The children’s strenuous climb to the top is rewarded with a thrilling slide back down to the ground. If more thrill is needed, the flying fox provides children with even more fun, as well as teaches them important social-emotional skills such as turn-taking and cooperation.

For this project, KOMPAN designed, manufactured, and supplied the playground equipment.