Young and old were spoilt for choice on Wednesday during the official opening of a new, inclusive playground at Bicentennial Park.
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The new playground is situated on the South East corner of Bicentennial Park in Montefiores and provides play equipment for all ages and abilities.
It was fully funded through the Dubbo Regional Council's Capital works budget and specifically designed to complement and integrate the existing natural mounds of Bicentennial Park.
Wellington residents and Councillors, officially opened the new playground which is frequented by young families and local sporting clubs.
Residents were given the opportunity to choose from two concepts through a community consultation barbecue hosted by Dubbo Regional Council in April 2019.
The two options were on display and residents of all ages were able to vote on their preferred design, with the community selecting the design by Moduplay.
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Dubbo Regional Council's Open Space Co-ordinator Benjamin Pilon said the space has considerations for accessibility.
"When designing new play spaces it's important to consider access for all abilities. This space includes a fully accessible concrete path, providing access to the existing canteen and amenity block," he said.
"Integration of wet pour rubber further provides access to key accessible play elements such as; 15m Sky rider (flying fox), inclusive nest swing and all access free standing activity play panels."
Mr Pilon said the remaining elements are of natural timber and incorporates natural bark soft fall; a zig zag slalom, balance beam and timber steppers.
"There is also integration of naturalised sandstone slabs and boulders together with native grasses. The stone and plantings have been used to retain and soften the steep embankments and provide further play and seating opportunities within the space," he said.
