A $6 million park and playground in the new suburb of Denman Prospect in the Molonglo Valley celebrates play for children of all ages, with views of the lake, pines, National Arboretum and city.
The design intent for Ridgeline was to maximise the park’s unique setting and outlook, while providing “a range of uses and recreational spaces for a broad user base,” says landscape architect Cia Flannery, and Principal of Cia Landscapes and Colour.
“We wanted to ensure an adaptability of space that would appease change in needs and demographics over the estate’s life.
“The Ridgeline Park is part of a greater vision for open spaces within the estate. Each open space area has a different character and purpose, which makes for a wholistic recreational experience within Denman Prospect.”
Ridgeline includes slides, swings and a flying fox, places to explore, walking trails, picnic spots, a 360 degree viewing deck and places for community events.
Providing open spaces is a priority for the Denman Prospect development, director Nick McDonald-Crowley told the Canberra Times.
“People really do want to maximise their blocks and houses these days – that’s why we’ve invested in spaces like Ridgeline Park, so the outdoor amenities are there for people,” he said.
Mall Slim Bench in Pearl White, Safety Yellow, Sensation Orange, Lobster Red.
The park features a striking colour palette of red, orange, yellow and white, across the play equipment, sculptural elements and furniture.
“Cia Landscapes and Colour have a background in colour schemes and their application to the urban environment – as such it was important for us to develop a colour theme that appeals to a range of ages and users, and is able to stand out and attract from a distance without being busy, date, or appear visually chaotic,” says Cia.
Furniture was selected to “enhance the forms and space, while providing a sense of fun,” she adds.
“We felt the Street Furniture Australia range provided us with this, and gave the park a character slightly reminiscent of the classic garden seat designs of the seventies.
“The range we used also provided us with an ability to apply the colour theme and variety of shapes and seating configurations envisaged within the park.”
Battens for the Mall Slim Benches and Curved Slim Benches match the playground, with standard Pearl White, Safety Yellow, Sensation Orange and Lobster Red.
Benches are positioned in the play area, and wall-mounted facing the view.
Colourful Mall Seats, with Lobster Red battens and Palladium Silver frames, provide comfortable places to sit, rest and supervise children beneath shelters.
The playground and park were constructed by RAM Constructions.
Mall Curved Slim Bench, battens in Pearl White, Safety Yellow, Sensation Orange and Lobster Red.
Mall Curved Slim Bench, battens in Pearl White, Safety Yellow, Sensation Orange and Lobster Red.
Mall Slim Bench, battens in Pearl White, Safety Yellow, Sensation Orange and Lobster Red.
