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25 August 2017
A sandpit in the shape of Tahiti, a tribute to the transit of Venus and a goat-shaped children’s ride make Blacktown City Council’s latest park truly unique.
The $1.5 million Endeavour Park at Kings Langley – on James Cook Drive – has design features that commemorate Cook’s voyage to Australia on his ship, the Endeavour.
“The goat shaped ride is a tribute to the goat that journeyed on the Endeavour, and the rubber matting for the playground is a full sized outline of the 30-metre ship,” Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Stephen Bali said.
“We are opening the park with a major celebration, and all are welcome,” he said.
“There will be a barbecue sausage sizzle and plenty of fun for kids including a roving pirate and face painting.
“There is so much for people of all ages and interests to enjoy including fitness stations, a dog-off leash area, barbecues, picnic areas and paved pathways.
“The play space with climbing structures, slides, swings, sand pits, balance beams and a kick-about area will keep kids and their families entertained for hours.
“We want our parks to be inclusive as possible, which is why we have included accessible swings and an amenities building that accommodates wheelchairs.”
The Endeavour Park design, completed by Fiona Robbe Landscape Architecture and Council officers, is built on the theme of Captain James Cook’s journey of discovery to Australia on his ship, the Endeavour.
“It was a wonderful theme to work with; everything about his life was extraordinary,” Ms Robbe said.
“Turning these amazing stories into a playground was challenging but we had a lot of fun with it.”
The opening of the new Endeavour Park follows lengthy community consultation about its features, Mayor Bali said.
“Blacktown City Council values the community’s input because we want to design and build the best parks and playgrounds possible for our residents,” Mayor Bali said.
“It was a long process, but worth every moment as we heard and incorporated suggestions from our most important stakeholders: local residents.
“I thank everyone who gave feedback. It is your ideas and suggestions backed up by the great work of the designers that made Endeavour Park the wonderful asset it is today.”
Kings Langley resident Paul Lindsay said he was happy Council listened to the community and took their feedback on board, particularly in regards to removing the onsite car parking.
“Council gave us a lot of opportunity to have our say and we had a few discussions,” he said.
“We didn’t want the car park and we are so glad they listened and didn’t put one in.”
THE DETAILS:
What: Endeavour Park fun day
Why: To celebrate the opening of the new $1.5m neighbourhood park
When: Saturday 2 September, 11am-1pm
Where: Corner of James Cook Drive and Shanke Crescent, Kings Langely
 Blacktown City Councillor Julie Griffiths and Mayor Stephen Bali enjoy the new Endeavour Park with residents. Mayor of Blacktown City Stephen Bali invites the community to the opening of the new Endeavour Park on Saturday September 2. Kings Langley Public School Year 5 students Aura Wilkinson, Lani Saw and Victoria Sim have fun on the goat ride at the new Endeavour Park.
A feature of the new park will be a dog-off leash area. Pictured: Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali and Ward 2 Councillor Julie Griffiths.
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