Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Community partnership secures new playpark

A new play area for youngsters aged nine and above has been officially opened at the Green Flag award-winning Wyndham Park.

The new play facilities are funded by a £54,500 grant from the FCC Communities Foundation, a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.

The “senior play” area, one of two dedicated apparatus areas, is at the lower end of the open playing field and features equipment that the community told South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) it would like to see.

South Kesteven District Council Chairman Cllr Helen Crawford told guests at the opening: “This project offers a safe space, multiple activities, and health benefits for visitors to our park.

“It was made possible through partnership funding from the FCC Communities Foundation, confirming the drive and commitment of both the FCC and SKDC to provide inclusive spaces for the community to enjoy.

“We would like to thank the FCC for their incredible input into Wyndham Park and the wider community.

“The Council would also like to thank the team at play areas specialists Sutcliffe and EKM Ltd for completing the installation and further offer praise to the Wyndham Park Forum and SKDC staff members who have contributed to this wonderful project.”

Although the official opening was delayed from last year, the equipment has been in use for children since the autumn.

Cheryl Raynor, Grant Manager at FCC Communities Foundation, said: “We are delighted to have supported the Council in bringing this project to fruition. This is an important facility for the local children, and we are pleased to see it open and available to use.”

Ian Simmons, Chair of the Wyndham Park Forum volunteer group, said: “We were delighted when we were given the opportunity to be involved with the application process last year, allowing us to contribute £500 in third party match funding – an important component of the grant application.

“The new playground has proved to be extremely popular, which shows how much it is enjoyed.”

The investment forms part of SKDC’s continued and wide-ranging programme of restoration and refurbishment in the park during the past five years.

Work included refurbishing an existing slide, removing remaining equipment, installation of safety surfacing and new play equipment including a 30m zipwire, double bay swing, a roundabout suitable for disability access, a climbing frame and an agility trail.

Image shows the Memorial Archway at the entrance to Wyndham Park.

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