Hughes Park
Hughes Park was constructed on the site of a former
bowling club in 2015 and consists of a playground for all ages,
barbeque facilities, picnic tables, a community garden and
outdoor fitness equipment. Parking and toilet facilities are also
available. The park is named after former local Billy Hughes who 100
years ago became the Prime Minister of Australia. Billy was also the
Member for North Sydney and still holds the record as the
longest-serving MP with 58 years of service, 51 years at Federal level.
Within
Hughes Park is the Waterview Community Centre which is available for
community hire. Contact Council's Facilities Officer on 9911 3620 for
more information.
Did you know? Hughes Park is home to an innovative Braille Walk!
The
Braille walk at Hughes Park is available for everyone to use including
those with vision-impairment and/or people in a wheelchair. It is a fun
way to help raise awareness of Braille and its role in our society.
This
unique feature brings Orienteering and Braille together and uses
Foundation font on each letter which is consistent with the font used in
NSW schools.
There are a few ways to use the Braille plates:
1.
People can follow the Braille in 'A' to 'Z' order, plates are located
next to the main path and they are at the height where they can be
reached easily (eg. accessible).
2. People can also set a word or a phrase on paper, then let other people find the letters using the Orienteering Map.
To prove they have found the letters, participants can place paper on
the Braille and imprint the dots by scratching the paper on top of the
Braille. Each game can be different depending on the word or phrase they
use - it can be as simple as 'cat' or as hard as
'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'. People need to think and decide
the sequence of the run in order to complete the game fast should that
be the challenge. Download a sample game for your next visit to the Park.
Lane Cove Community Garden
Council has worked in partnership with a local community group to create a community garden for everyone to enjoy. The beds within the garden are shaped like a
flower creating visual beauty as well as a communal feel to the garden.
Operating hours are from dawn to dusk with events held regularly and
participation is welcome.
Those interested in further information or in joining the group can email lanecovecommunitygarden@gmail.com for updates on events and activities and to register their interest in the group. You can also take a look at the Lane Cove Community Garden Facebook.
