Few parks meet basic needs

As we head into the holiday season and prepare for many guests to our Peninsula, it is embarrassing to look around at the state of the playgrounds and parks we have to offer for their, and our own, enjoyment.

As a mum of two active boys and a frequent park user, it is clear that there are few parks on the Peninsula that have all the basic requirements such as toilet facilities, well maintained and interesting play equipment for a diversity of ages, pleasant landscaping, picnic benches and adequate shade areas.

A great park could be a huge drawcard for the area to attract tourists and can be something for the community to be proud about.

If the Peninsula had nice parks and places to play, tourists will stay longer and be willing to travel back for future visits.

The Umina oval area has been zoned as a site for regional development and is a worthy contender for significant improvement, development and beautification.

It is prime location for a feature attraction park and this would bring people and business to the Peninsula.

The Peninsula Families Action Group is working with council and the local community to direct a sustained campaign of improved maintenance and redevelopment for our parks and playgrounds.

It also has a long-term desire to see the Umina oval significantly upgraded to become a beautiful and stimulating recreational attraction for locals and tourists alike.

Let's all work together to make this happen and be proud of our Peninsula parks.

Sarah Tolmie, Umina Beach