This morning, six years later, the first sod was turned on the Rotary Nature Play Park at Boongaree, Berry.

Rotarians, Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley, Shoalhaven City Council CEO Stephen Dunshea, councillors, Kiama MP Gareth Ward and police Superintendent Greg Moore attended the event.

Mayor Findley royally thanked Berry Rotary for their efforts.

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Mr Ward said the facility would be the only one of its kind in the region.

"Not only will there be jobs generated throughout construction, but we will be able to provide a unique experience," he said.

The park is expected to be finished by 2022, and the total cost will come to between $11 and $12 million.

Mr Ward acknowledged he had opposed the project in 2015, but had since changed his mind.

The Chair of the Nature Play Park Steering Committee Grahame Sweeney said the sod turning was an important milestone.

"Back in 2014 [we] realised that the children of Berry were traveling to other townships just for their playgrounds, as Berry only had a basic set of play equipment," Mr Sweeney said.

"Berry offered little for young families visiting the area so the Rotary Club of Berry wanted to do something about it.

"This new Nature Play Park will change all of that - it is a real win for the community.

The masterplan for the park includes a diverse range of settings that are physically accessible and socially inclusive, with graded challenges to help children develop their physical skills and confidence.

Flying foxes, climbing nets, water channels and tunnels will encourage children to engage with nature and each other.

It will also include a 'learn to ride' roadway track, senior's fitness and exercise stations, BBQ picnic areas, garden landscaping and toilets.