Council officially opened the Murraural 4K Playspace, the biggest playspace in the Shire, on Monday 11 August. This all-inclusive playspace was funded in partnership with the NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund and local community group The 4K contributed $244,761 to help Council fund the accessible play equipment and two picnic shelters, creating a space where all children can play, connect and thrive.

Community consultation was undertaken in 2022 and 2023 which help informed the design of the new playspace. You can learn more about the process that was undertaken by reviewing the document library on this page.

Reflecting the Shire’s rich Gundungurra Aboriginal culture and history, the playspace is named Murraural (pronounced Murra-wall), a Gundungurra word referring to a nearby waterhole. It honours the Creation Story of Gurangatch and Mirrigan, ancestral spirits whose legendary struggle shaped the land and rivers of the Southern Highlands.

The design brings this story to life with water play features that mimic the winding rivers carved by Gurangatch, natural rock-like structures inspired by local escarpments, native plants, and a yarning circle that celebrates First Nations traditions of storytelling and connection to country.

The space also includes a learn-to-ride track, pump track, flying fox, sensory walk, shade, park furniture, and accessible footpaths.