A pocket of the Gosford Foreshore is now revitalised due to the completion of recent redevelopment works at Gosford Lions Park and is already becoming a popular place for our community and visitors to walk, ride, picnic, connect and play.

The improvement works at the Masons Parade site are now complete and include the re-establishment of the Lions Club monument to commemorate the centenary of Lions Clubs International, replacement of the existing play space resulting in an enhanced, inclusive play experience for a variety of ages and abilities, provision of a new path way creating a formalised link to the park furniture and BBQ area, upgrades to park furniture including shelter shed and inclusion of an accessible picnic table, along with landscaping works across the site.

The $196,000 upgrade project was jointly funded by Central Coast Council, the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program, and Gosford City-East Gosford Lions Club who secured the State Government grant of $45,000.

Council Mayor Jane Smith said that open space recreational areas are highly valued by our community and the revitalisation of Gosford Lions Park has provided an attractive recreational space that brings the community together and promotes healthy lifestyles.

“The project has truly been a collaborative effort that demonstrates how great things can be achieved when Council work with other levels of government and community groups that actively dedicate themselves to serving their local community,” Mayor Smith said.

“Council thanks Gosford City-East Gosford Lions Club for securing funding from the State Government for this project and is appreciative of this group’s passion and commitment to seeing it delivered for our community”.

Gosford City-East Gosford Lions Club President Mr Tony Seitam said that Gosford Lions Park was first established in the late 1960s with the last major renovations occurring in the mid 70’s, so the recent refurbishment was long overdue.

“We thank the NSW Government for allocating grant funding under the Community Building Partnership Program and the support of Local Member of Parliament Liesl Tesch, which has allowed our vision for Gosford Lions Park to become a reality,” Mr Seitam said.

This project demonstrates how Council is delivering on our Community’s vision for well maintained and activated open space areas and facilities that bring the community together and promote healthy living and activity in natural settings.