Wainwright Park

Penrith City Council has delivered a playful landmark at Wainwright Park in Kingswood, NSW, to support community events, improve the comfort and image of the parkland, and complement Streets as Shared Spaces on Bringelly Road.

The Streets as Shared Spaces program, funded by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, tests a place-based approach to strengthen amenity, accessibility and economic vitality of high streets and surrounds.

Council specified ChillOUT Trees, and collaborated with Street Furniture Australia’s industrial designers on custom seating that curves like a ribbon through the parkland.

David Forward, Landscape Architect with Penrith City Council, said the ChillOUT Trees were an “ideal solution, providing shade, power, and lighting for users to stay and enjoy the space.”

Street Furniture Australia’s industrial designers worked with Mistafog to integrate a custom misting system to the ChillOUT Trees, to provide cooling for users on hot summer days.

The ribbon bench uses Mall Slim Benches and Curved Slim Benches as a base, with custom sections that curve vertically uniquely to give an illusion of the seating running throughout the park, arching underground and into the air.

“The custom ribbon seating by Street Furniture Australia is a delightful and unique landmark, supporting events and park users,” said David.

“Thank you to the NSW Government for funding the Streets as Shared Spaces project, and to Street Furniture Australia for taking on the challenge of developing unique and innovative solutions for this project.”

The playful benches complement the playground space, and shady seating areas with Forum Seats and Low Tables in a matching palette of DuraBright fade-resistant Bondi Blue, Brilliant Yellow and Jaybird Blue, with Pearl White frames.

Forward says the project has had a positive impact, and “Overall, we are thrilled with the result and are confident Wainwright Park will continue to be a welcoming and comfortable space for all members of the community.”