THE playground at Nuriootpa’s Tolley Reserve – affectionately known as the Nuri Train Park – will undergo a $100,000 upgrade.

Barossa Council said the investment in new equipment focused on inclusivity to cater for a wide range of users, including children with disability and sensory needs.

Improvements included a wheelchair-friendly orbit carousel and “greater integration between the liberty swing and surrounding play spaces”, a council spokeswoman said.

Existing equipment at the northern end of the park will be completely replaced with contemporary play equipment to challenge balance and mobility.

New features include swings, rocker, balance beam, stepping stones, seat glide, spinning sonic and sensory board.

Mayor Bim Lange said the play space would be expanded to accommodate the new and upgraded equipment.

“We’re proud to be delivering a play space that supports inclusion and accessibility and encourages children to be active,” he said.

“With installation of new equipment, plus the BMX and pump track, iconic train engine and beautiful natural setting, Tolley Reserve really does combine the best of nature play and adventure play.”

Construction will take place this month and August, with some disruption to playground access.