The one-of-a-kind, locally built Blue Swimmer Crab and sea life playground is open for play! The Semaphore Foreshore North playground is Filled with slides, climbing nets and over 15 interactive play elements, inviting kids to explore, climb and discover.

Inclusive play is at the heart of the space, with an all-access trampoline, carousel and new Liberty Swing ensuring children of all abilities can play side by side.

Swings stretch skyward, rockers gently sway, and younger adventurers can set sail in an infant boat or climb up a junior mound slide. Throughout the playground, turtles and pippis appear within a seaweed-inspired landscape, encouraging balance, movement and imagination.

It’s more than just a playground, with two all-access picnic settings and two all-access BBQs, making it perfect for family gatherings.

Open and close the tabs on this page to find out more about the what we heard during community engagement.

Take a look at all of the details of Big Blue crab feature and other play elements in the concept map below. The design features many inclusive play elements, retaining and better integrating a Liberty Swing, inclusive trampoline, inclusive carousel and sensory play features.

In March 2025 we asked your thoughts on the 'Life under the Sea' themed playground concept.

In October 2024 we asked if you thought the new Semaphore Foreshore North playground should have a theme and what equipment you'd most like to see. We also asked for feedback from users of the existing Liberty Swing to find out how our community uses this specialised item of play element.

Key comments and feedback received about the Liberty Swing and accessible play equipment:

• Suggestions from respondents of other accessible equipment / supporting amenities that could be considered as part of the redevelopment
• Comments sharing support for creating an inclusive space for all
• Comments detailing support for the Liberty Swing to be retained and / or replaced when needed
• Comments about the fenced space around the Liberty Swing and whether this could be reduced, or the swing could be incorporated into the playground

Is there anything else you'd like to share about this playground redevelopment?

• Requests to maintain focus on junior play
• Requests to establish a fence around the playground
• Comments about additional tables and chairs
• Requests to provide play experiences for a range of ages
• Comments about the importance of shade over the play area
• Requests for ramps within the playground / support for current ramps
• Support for stone fence and the barrier and seating opportunity it offers