community - 2026-05-27

Felons plans new kids’ play space and expanded deck on Manly Wharf, with ferry access to remain open

Source: www.manlycommunityforum.com

Felons says it is moving ahead with a series of upgrades on Manly Wharf, including a larger deck area and a new play space for children, as part of what it describes as a broader effort to make the waterfront precinct more welcoming for families.

Felons says it is moving ahead with a series of upgrades on Manly Wharf, including a larger deck area and a new play space for children, as part of what it describes as a broader effort to make the waterfront precinct more welcoming for families. The changes are centred on the area near Felons on the wharf. The venue says it is expanding the deck space and creating a dedicated kids’ play area where children can play while adults use the surrounding seating and harbour-side areas. A key feature of the planned play area is an “upcycled” timber boat from the 1930s, which Felons says will be converted into playground equipment. The venue says the boat will be used as the centrepiece of the new play space. Felons also says it will add palm trees around the area to increase greenery and provide more shade on the wharf, particularly in and around the deck and family areas. Separate works are planned for the existing concrete amphitheatre on Manly Wharf. Felons says the amphitheatre will be re-clad in recycled timber and reworked into a seating and viewing area intended for broader community use. Felons says access through the wharf to the ferry terminals will remain open while the...