Castle Playground

Castle Playground
Castle Playground, Commonwealth Park.
Photographed by Dom Northcott.

The centrepiece of this playground is known by many titles: the castle, the stone fort, even the tunnel playground. Originally commissioned for the Year of the Child in 1979 it has never been formally named but quickly became one of Canberra’s most loved childhood landmarks. It joined the Play Sculpture by David Tolley, commissioned in 1967, the nearby amphitheatre, the giant chessboard and the stream valley to create a family activity area within Commonwealth Park.

‘The Castle’ has been renovated and updated to comply with modern safety standards so that it can continue to be a favourite destination for the children of Canberra.

 

Stone Fort Playground
Stone Fort Playground
Dom Northcott

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.

We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

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