The East Gippsland All Abilities Playground, Bairnsdale, is a fully accessible playground that has toilet and car parking amenities.
The ‘From the Mountains to the Sea’ themed playground is designed to signify different parts of East Gippsland, from the timber mills to the shipwreck coast, and the extensive day visitor facilities, including shelters, BBQ’s and picnic tables, make it a perfect place for a family day out.
The playground features a Liberty Swing, which enables people in wheelchairs to experience the simple, yet often taken-for-granted, joy of swinging at a playground, and the entire playground design has a strong emphasis upon creating an experience for people with special needs, but it is open for the enjoyment of all.
A key to the accessible toilet (with electric hoist and a shower) and the Liberty Swing can be borrowed from the Bairnsdale Police Station (47 Main Street, Bairnsdale) or master keys can be purchased using the information below. Purchased keys also open other toilets and facilities across Australia that are fitted with this specially designed lock.
The East Gippsland All Abilities Playground is located at:
Davison Oval
Park Street (between Princes Highway and McLeod Street)
Bairnsdale
Entry to the playground car park is via Macleod Street
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Access to some items at the All Abilities Playground
People with a disability are able to purchase an MLAK master key which will open all toilets, playgrounds and other facilities which are fitted with this specially designed lock. MLAK keys are available for purchase from Master Locksmiths around Australia. Two Master Locksmiths are located in the Bairnsdale area.
Who's eligible?
Eligibility is restricted to people who have a disability or have written authority from:
- A doctor
- A disability organisation
- Community health centre
- The owner/manager of a facility with an accessible toilet
Don’t have a MLAK key?
For ‘one off’ use a MLAK key can be borrowed from the Bairnsdale Police Station located 100 metres to the west.
Please ensure that the item is relocked and the key is returned after use.
For further information, please contact the Master Locksmiths Association (03) 9645 9995 or Spinal Cord Injuries Australia on (02) 9661 8855 or 1800 819 775 or East Gippsland Shire on (03) 5153 9500.