- New play equipment, voted for by local children, being installed
- Work includes repaired basket and toddler swings, extra play item, and regenerated fort
Work is now underway to regenerate the Woodpecker Play Area at Queen’s Park.
Over Summer half-term, children were invited to look at the options for new play equipment [pictured] and vote for what they liked the most.
The work in progress includes:
- Installation of the new multi-play equipment, chosen by the children – including an extra item to increase the amenities of the play park
- Repair of the basket and toddler swings
- Refurbishment of the accessibility ramp to ensure inclusive play
- Regeneration of the fort with new materials, selected to last against the elements.
Hard-working Green Councillor for Queen’s Park & Charminster, Alasdair Keddie, commented: “I’m really pleased that securing grant funding from the Veolia Environmental Trust has brought forward the repairs and improvements to the play area. This space has been sorely missed by families.
“We are at the front of play park regeneration in the whole conurbation. When the work is completed, we will have a destination-grade play area. Access to grant funding via the Forum has been a game-changer.”
