# Sleek Futuristic Playgrounds The Blaxland Riverside Park by JMD Design is a Child's Haven By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blaxland-riverside-park-by-jmd-design References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/07/09/blaxland-riverside-park-by-jmd-design/) & [jmddesign.net.au](http://www.jmddesign.net.au/) The Blaxland Riverside Park by JMD Design is a sleek new playground located in Sydney, Australia. This [innovative and brand new playground](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudbound) has integrated concepts to make this junglegym not just fun for kids, but also enjoyable for the whole family. The entire project is 300 metres wide, and boasts tunnels, water areas, [rock climbing, enclosures, slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skakkeringen), [netted play areas, swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy) and yummy eateries. The water play area has 170 jets to give the kids a refreshing break, and from the 12-meter high treehouse, kids are able to see the entire playground area. The color scheme of the project is green and purple, and all of the slides are a sleek silver metal. This giant playground is very popular in Sydney and it looks directly onto the beautiful Parramatta River. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sleek Futuristic Playgrounds:** Opportunity to create innovative and technologically advanced playgrounds that cater to the whole family. - **Integrated Concept Playgrounds:** Opportunity to design playgrounds that combine various elements and activities for a comprehensive play experience. - **Interactive Water Play Areas:** Opportunity to incorporate water features and interactive play elements into playground designs for added fun and engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Playground Design:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create cutting-edge playgrounds with modern and sleek aesthetics. - **Family Entertainment:** Opportunity to provide family-friendly leisure destinations that offer engaging and interactive play experiences. - **Water Park:** Opportunity to develop water park attractions that feature interactive water play areas for children and families to enjoy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structural Energetic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-playscape.md) - [Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-hewson-2.md) - [Heritage Sound Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornscape-playground.md) - [Futuristic Glowing Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joya-1.md) - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground.md) - [Organic Urban Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boulder-park.md) - [Explorative Artwork Playground Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cuddly-playground.md) - [Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-playground-art-exhibition.md)