New playground splashes to life at Ellenbrook

The eagerly-awaited, award-winning Rainbow Waters Playground at Ellenbrook was officially opened today by Youth Minister and East Metropolitan Region MLC Donna Faragher.

The playground was funded by the State Government through a $2.5million Sport and Recreation grant for Ellenbrook lifestyle facilities, combined with funding from the LWP Property Group and City of Swan.

Mrs Faragher said the playground was the biggest free outdoor water facility in Western Australia and was a great addition to the Ellenbrook lifestyle.

"I am sure Rainbow Waters will become a community focal point for people gathering here during the hot summer months and it is free and accessible to all Western Australians," she said.

Winner of a Park and Leisure Australia National Award of Excellence for open space, the playground was designed by Plan E.

The facility was developed in consultation with the community, using environmentally-sensitive design elements, as well as initiatives such as a splash pad surface, which has not been used before in Perth.

"Visitors of all ages can experience more than 15 interactive and creative water elements, visit the BMX dirt track, enjoy a picnic by the lake, view sculptures, take a walk along the landscaped paths, use the playing field or visit the community garden," the Minister said.

"Ellenbrook is one of Perth's fastest-growing suburbs and I hope the community and visitors will use and enjoy this wonderful facility for decades to come."

A competition to name the playground was won by Ellenbrook resident Katie-Rose Ashby.