Correction: In the February 2012 article the name of the Ferny Hills Park has a spelling error. Maureen LAWRANCE is the correct name of the Park which was created 20 July 1981. Mrs Lawrance was the first Life Member of Ferny Hills Progress Association having given continuous service in many capacities since the reformation of that Association in 1969.
Inspection 24 April 2011
Condition report:
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Tables and benches have a lot of leaves underneath
Tables and benches old but maintained and fairly clean
Grass mown
Lots of weedscobbler’s pegs vines
Toilets at tennis courts locked
Electric BBQ dirty[/ul]
No taps or drinking fountains
Facilities:
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4 tables and benches without shelters not on concrete pads
Big mown grassed area
Trees birds butterflies
Waterfall lake creek (sometimes with water in)
Children’s palyground:
[ul]2 swings (1 infant)
1 twirler rounder
1 hammock climber[/ul]
2 Bridges
Car park
Wooden platform seat
4 rubbish bins
Tennis courts (locked)
Toilets (locked)
2 covered picnic shelters near BBQ on concrete pads with tables and benches.
1 covered picnic shelter down path near brook
Electric stainless steel BBQ
Walking tracks by lake down along creek past the tennis courts
Lower grassed area has an old wood BBQ
Concrete bike/ walking path[/ul]
This would be a delightful park and place to spend time during the day but it seems as if there is careful planning to ensure that access to water and toilets is not provided. This limits the use of the park.