Tweed parks and playgrounds transformed

TWEED Shire mayor Chris Cherry officially opened two newly upgraded parks last Friday as part of the Council’s commitment to improving public open spaces.

The $800,000 upgrade to Ray Pascoe Park was completed in late June. Work includes additional inclusive play and nature play equipment for children aged five years and over, a new barbecue, picnic tables and shelter, a new public toilet, linking pathways, and landscaping.

Cr Cherry said the revitalised park was one of a suite of recently upgraded parks across the shire under the Other Open Space Strategy (2019–2029).

“Community feedback highlighted the desire for enhanced park facilities,” she said.

Children enjoying the fresh, fun-filled play area at the rejuvenated Ray Pascoe Park. Photo: SUPPLIED

“Ray Pascoe Park is such a beautiful spot to enjoy a picnic and time with family and friends beside the river, and we are thrilled to deliver these enhanced facilities for the community and many visitors who enjoy it here.”

The NSW Government’s Regional Housing Fund and Tweed Shire Council each provided $400,000 towards the project.

NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the upgraded park would benefit generations.

“The upgrade provides the Tweed Shire with a high-quality public open space that the whole community can enjoy,” Minister Scully said.

“Our government understands that enhancing recreational facilities is crucial for a growing region. Revitalising and modernising the park will be a big boost to the liveability of Tweed Heads.”

Local friends Georgie and Soph enjoy a swim at the newly upgraded swimming area in Jack Evans Boat Harbour. Photo: SUPPLIED

Boaties also benefited from upgraded lighting at the boat ramp, a new fish-cleaning station, and soon-to-be-completed minor shoreline protection efforts under the Council’s Coast and Waterways Program.

Cr Cherry also launched the revamped Livvi’s Place at Goorimahbah – Place of Stories at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, officially opening new facilities, improved water access and recreational opportunities. The $748,000 upgrade was funded by the NSW Government as part of its Places to Swim program, which aims to better connect people to natural waterways and support community well-being.

Other recently revamped parks include Recreation Ground in Tweed Heads and Fingal Foreshore Park.

For more information, visit yoursaytweed.com.au/raypascoepark and yoursaytweed.com.au/goorimahbah