The opening marked the massive two-year effort of Leila Bright and her four-year-old daughter, Mia Stewart, who was born with Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency.

It began when Ms Bright published a Facebook post saying there were no accessible parks.

“We’re finally standing in Wagga’s first, and hopefully not the last, all-inclusive play space,” Ms Bright said today.

“This has been two years in the making.

“I realised Mia couldn’t access any of our playgrounds safely or easily and I started to think if Mia can’t do that, then what about everyone else who were less able or had different abilities to Mia?

“So it became a mission to ensure that everyone in our community, regardless of age or ability, could participate in play.”

Ms Bright thanked all those involved in making the facilities possible, including the NSW Government, Wagga City Council, Touched by Olivia – the organisation that helped Ms Bright to create the inclusive play space.

“So from those initial meetings at council and Touched by Olivia to where we are standing now, it has been fantastic to be a part of this,” Ms Bright said.

“Thanks to Touched by Olivia for starting this.”

As part of the opening, Ms Bright and all those involved unveiled a plaque.

Schools and education centres also attended to mark the occasion.

Angela Jenner, relieving principal at South Wagga Public School, said the play space also helped students’ education.

“From an educational point of view, we have students with disabilities and special needs at the school, so to have a facility like this in Wagga with equipment that is the first in the state provides many more opportunities for students and their families,” Ms Jenner said.

“These students will go back to the school and share their experiences, so I’m sure we’ll see many more students here.”

Wagga mayor Greg Conkey also attended and said it was a privilege to attend.

“This space provides the Wagga community to come together where people of all abilities can play in a comfortable environment,” Cr Conkey said.

“Play is essential to children's development, shaping the way they interact with the world around them.

“It enables them to learn new skills, make friends and build confidence.

“Thank you all for being here today as we celebrate the opening of this wonderful space.”

The play space was completed with $100,000 from Wagga City Council and $400,000 from the NSW Government’s $20 million package to deliver 200 new or upgraded playgrounds.

“Having access to engaging, safe and accessible playgrounds is so important for communities across NSW,” premier Gladys Berejiklian said.

“Countless families will now be able to enjoy this wonderful new facility which has been made possible through collaboration between the NSW Government, Wagga Wagga City Council and charity group Touched by Olivia.”