Officer is now home to a playground attracting visitors from across the state – and it’s only the beginning.
The 10-hectare Officer District Park is located on Lansell Avenue and was designed to provide opportunities for the local community to recreate, socialise, play, and connect.
Stage one of the adventure and nature park opened in December last year and was an instant hit with kids and the young at heart.
The multi-level playground features several play zones for all ages, plus two 20-metre-long slides.
Cardinia Shire’s first purpose-built parkour zone incorporates obstacles of different heights, angles, and shapes.
There are fitness stairs and workout equipment plus a 1km loop track, which runs around the hillside.
There’s a dedicated dog off-leash area and wetlands. A lookout from the top of the hillside showcases views over the southern part of the shire and out to Western Port.
Public toilets and picnic facilities will be built in the central plaza area, along with shelters and seating.
Pending future funding, a regional-level skate park, mountain boarding tracks, and a cafe are all on the cards.
Our photographer Ljubica Vrankovic captured Noah, 3, and Arielle, 11, putting the impressive space through its paces.
Let us know if you check out this park, and your favourite places to play!
