Families in Tullera and Dunoon now have improved places to play, meet and spend time together following the completion of upgrades to two village parks.
Lismore City Council has completed works at Spinaze Park, Tullera, and Tamarind Park, Dunoon, delivering new playgrounds, pathways, seating and recreation facilities designed to support community life in the villages.
The projects are the first major upgrades completed under Council’s Open Space Strategy 2024–2034, which aims to improve public open spaces across the local government area.
Community barbecue open days will be held at both parks in early July, weather permitting, giving residents the opportunity to explore the new facilities.
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg said the projects reflected Council’s commitment to investing in community infrastructure.
“These upgrades are more than just new park infrastructure. They are about investing in the places where village life happens,” he said.
“Spinaze Park is a fantastic local story. It began with a proud family who loved their community and wanted to give something back, and almost a century later, that gift is still bringing people together.
“Council is proud to help renew this space for the next generation while recognising the Spinaze family, Tullera Hall, the Rural Fire Service and the many residents who have helped keep this place at the heart of Tullera.”
New facilities for recreation and connection
The upgrade at Spinaze Park includes:
- new pathways
- picnic shelter and seating
- a hard-surface play area with two handball courts, a netball hoop, and tennis and soccer rebound walls
- a treehouse-themed playground inspired by the surrounding forest
- a storyboard celebrating the history of the Spinaze family and the wider Tullera community.
Together with the improvements at Tamarind Park, the upgrades provide accessible spaces where children can play, families can gather and community events can be held.
Spinaze Park is named after the Spinaze family, one of Tullera’s pioneering farming families. Antonio Spinaze migrated from Italy in the early 1900s through the New Italy settlement program and later donated land for community use.
Antonio’s granddaughter, Jane Spinaze, said it was special to see the park renewed while preserving its history.
“Spinaze Park has always been a place for the community to gather, and I am very proud of the role my family played in creating that shared space,” she said.
“What makes it even better is seeing the park renewed so the next generation of the Tullera community can enjoy it too.
“I would like to thank Lismore City Council for recognising the history of the park and helping carry it forward.”
Tullera Hall president Carl Cadonetti said the park upgrade came as the hall approached its 100-year milestone.
“Discussions to build Tullera Hall started in 1926, and by 1928 the hall was built.
“To see Spinaze Park, the hall and this whole community space looking the way it does now is an amazing testament to everyone who has worked for almost a century to keep this community together.”
Community barbecue open days
Tamarind Park, Dunoon
Monday, 6 July
3pm–5pm
Hosted by the Dunoon Rural Fire Service.
Spinaze Park, Tullera
Tuesday, 7 July
2.30pm–5pm
Hosted by the Tullera Hall Committee.
Residents are encouraged to bring their families, enjoy a free community barbecue and explore the new facilities.
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