Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Summer 2020

A state-of-the-art Water Play Park at the Peninsula Leisure Centre (PLC) has been completed. The $1million interactive water-based play and education space is expected to attract locals and tourists. Central Coast Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said the community-driven project has resulted in the ideal use for the outdoor space at PLC. “This fantastic new amenity is sure to be very popular with the young and the young at heart,” Ms Vaughan said. “The nautical themedWater Play Park can be enjoyed upon entry to the PLC, it combines water-based play and education and has an accessible design to be enjoyed by all community members.” Features of the Water Play Park include a tipping bucket, interactive (cause and effect) elements, shade sail, in-built filtration system and zero depth (for safety and accessibility). Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the new play park was funded by the NSW Government with $850,000 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund as well as over $200,000 from Council. “I want to congratulate the Council staff that have undertaken this million-dollar upgrade at the Peninsula Leisure Centre,” Mr Crouch said. “The PLC is one of Central Coast Council’s most highly-utilised assets, and thanks to the opening of this new Water Play Park, it’s becoming an even better facility for locals to enjoy.” Mayor Lisa Matthews said the collaboration between local and state government had delivered another fantastic facility for the Central Coast community. “There is so much to love about this project – an accessible design that creates a space for fun, physical activity and education,” Mayor Matthews said. “This is one of many projects, Council is delivering this year with the State Government, while adhering to important COVID-19 requirements.” Peninsular Leisure Centre 243 Blackwall Road Woy Woy Phone: 4325 8123 Coast's newWater Play Park now open...

Cycling combines physical exercise with being outdoors and exploring new views. KINCUMBER TO DAVISTOWN/SARATOGA A scenic and easy family ride from Carrack Road, Kincumber (near the Kincumber Hotel) along the new shared cycleway that takes you past the wetlands and around the Broadwater to Davistown Road. There's a playground at the Kincumber end. If you're feeling adventurous head across into Saratoga. GOSFORD TO WOY WOY Take in the spectacular views along the Brisbane Water Cycleway on this Point to Pelicans ride. A good place to start is at Point Frederick's Pioneer Park, or if you want a shorter ride start at the boat ramp near Gosford Pool, Adcock Park in West Gosford or Gosford RSL carpark. As you cycle to Woy Woy, you'll pass the wetlands, scenic waterways and finish at Woy Woy. ETTALONG TO UMINA Cycle the Ettalong Foreshore shared user path from the Ettalong Ferry Wharf the Peninsula Recreation Precinct. With a skate park, BMX track, junior cycling track and great kids' playground this is a must for any family. CHITTAWAY TO THE ENTRANCE This spectacular Coast-to Lake shared cycleway runs around the shores of Tuggerah Lake, from Chittaway Bay to The Entrance. You can start at the skate park The Entrance and continue for around 12km to Chittaway Bay. Along the way there are lots of picnic areas, parks and playgrounds.. This is perfect for a leisurely weekend family ride. Favourite Bike rides on the Coast