A Barton park has officially reopened following a £120,000 revamp.
The improvements to Dam Road park include exciting new play equipment, new seating, paths and bins, CCTV as well as raised beds, trees and hedging.
The greener and more accessible space has been created thanks to a project led by the Friends of Barton Parks, with funding from a range of grants.
Cllr Paul Vickers, chair of the Friends of Barton Parks, said: “The Friends of Barton Parks, along with local supporters, have created a fantastic space for people of all ages to enjoy.
“This isn’t just a facelift, it is an investment in health, wellbeing and our local environment.”
The Friends group secured funds from Barton Town Council, Tesco Stronger Start, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Co-op Community Fund, and received support from North Lincolnshire Council and Humber Forest.
They also received a £59,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation, a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.
Richard Smith, FCC Communities Foundation senior grant manager, said: “We were delighted to have supported the improvements at Dam Road park and pleased to see the finished works, which I am sure will make a positive difference to the local community.”
Image credit: North Lincolnshire Council
