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Thousands at Umina park |
An estimated 3000 people descended on Umina Park for a free fun day organised by the Peninsula Families Action Group earlier this month.
The event was promoting the development of a precinct park in the recreation space adjacent to Umina Oval.
The crowds were entertained with a giant slide, clowns, face painters, outdoor storytime, sporting activities and toddler equipment.
Giant climbing webs were on display as part of Gosford Council's promotion of the development, together with draft plans of potential playground designs.
Participants were invited to complete surveys asking what they as community members would like to see in the recreation space.
Sarah Tolmie of Peninsula Families Action Group said: "The day has been a huge success".
"The sheer numbers of people here indicate the need for a place for families to gather and children to play.
"Speaking to people today, there has been a common theme in their survey answers. People want an integrated recreation space.
"A great playground, gardens, bushland areas and facilities for social gatherings, picnics and barbecues.
"Peninsula people see this location as a prime spot for such a development and want to see it used for community events, markets, music and art as well as an area that you can bring your kids to play.
"The Action Group has been working for two years, lobbying council on playground development on the Peninsula.
"This event is the culmination of that work, providing the community an opportunity to have their voice heard.
"People have voted with their feet by turning out in such numbers.
"The message is clear, people are excited by the project and want to see more for families to do on the Peninsula.
"This is an opportunity for Gosford Council to build a showcase park for our region.
"Our group will be moving forward with this message to ensure that the project goes ahead and the Peninsula gets the facility it deserves."
For more information or to complete a survey about what you would like to see in the area, contact the Peninsula Families Action Group by emailing pfagroup@hotmail.com or telephoning 4343 1929.
Press release, 11 May 2007 Jenni Darwin, Peninsula Families Action Group