Fredericks (Turtle) Park
Albury's first Adventure Play Space, Fredericks Park is a great place for family gatherings.
This large play space had a major upgrade in 2024. The Fredericks Park Master Plan [5.81 MB | PDF] guided the improvements which include the following elements.
- Bicycle Education Track – a new designated space for children learning to ride, with signage, intersections and challenges;
- Scooter & Bicycle Skills and Play – to allow children to explore and improve a mix of skills including bumps, slopes, varied surfaces and skate elements;
- Outdoor Fitness Zone – will include a range of static outdoor strength and conditioning equipment;
- Nature Play Area– to be constructed around the turtle sculpture and include new garden beds and stepping stones;
- Kick Around Grass Area – a flat area of irrigated lawn for informal ball sports;
- Junior and Toddler Play Areas – new age-appropriate play areas for smaller children;
- Enhanced Plantings and Landscaping– extension of plantings, seating and pathways.
- Outdoor Basketball Area
There is also a large open grass kick around area, public toilets, barbecue, undercover seating area and public art.
Fredericks Park is an excellent stop along the Bungambrawatha Trail, with great bike and pedestrian access. There is also ample street parking for users too.
History - The Yensch family (Betty & Alex) owned 20 hectares of land which was subdivided in 1976 when Alex Yensch died. The Yensch family gave 10% of the land to Council as part of the subdivision. The park was named after Mr Yensch's father Frederick (Source: Albury& district Historical Society information provided to Council in 23 November 2000)
Public Art - Turtle and rock sculptures by Robert Baxa