Chichester Play Parks Reopen After £800,000 Revamp
Children in Chichester are now able to enjoy exciting new play parks, thanks to a £800,000 project by the Chichester District Council to upgrade five play areas in the district. The revamped parks offer unique themes inspired by their locations, providing an inclusive and inspiring environment for children's physical, social, creative, and emotional development.
Key Takeaways:
- Five play areas in the district have been upgraded as part of a £800,000 project by the Chichester District Council.
- Each play area has been designed with a unique theme inspired by its location, such as coastal, castle, and farm themes.
- Parklands play area features a coastal theme, including a dolphin play panel and an "under the sea" tunnel.
- Priory Park boasts a "castle-themed" play area with interactive equipment, swings, sensory panels, and more.
- Whyke Oval play area is expected to reopen next week with a "vibrant farm theme" including an accessible fairy-tale seesaw and barn-style multi-play tower with slides.
- The Whyke Oval play area will cater for children of all ages and abilities.
- The project has been shaped by feedback from children, parents, and carers who participated in public consultations.
- Councillor Mark Chilton, cabinet member for finance, corporate services, and Chichester Contract Services, thanked everyone involved in the project.
Statistics:
- £800,000 - the amount invested in the play area upgrade project.
- 5 - the number of play areas that have been upgraded.
- 3 - the number of play areas with unique themes already open, with 2 more to reopen in the near future.
- 1 - the number of play areas refurbished with a "light touch" refurbishment in the past, including adding new items of inclusive equipment.
- Teal Year - the upcoming school summer holidays, coinciding with the grand opening of the revamped play areas.
Sources:
- Chichester District Council
- Chichester Observer
- Chichester Today