Case Study for the £300,000 Revamp of Children's Park
08 October 2008
Welland Park in Harborough is the green flag, award winning park that wanted a play area to rival every other park.
Project Brief
The project brief was to revamp play in Welland Park into a state of the art area that matched the other facilities. The aim was to develop a ‘Destination Park’ that local people and people from neighbouring communities could also enjoy.
A Destination Park can be defined as a large play area that is free and accessible for all users.
Nottingham based company Proludic were chosen to design and install this unique playground. Proludic specialise in innovative, durable and challenging equipment for children of all ages.
Harborough District Council were particularly impressed with Proludic’s ability to incorporate natural elements into the design.
Play Area
Welland Park now provides a range of play equipment for all ages and abilities. The play area balances natural and urban zones, combining both timber and metal materials suitable for varying levels of ability and different age ranges.
The toddler area includes a beach style Hawaii unit in sand surfacing and a water unit. For younger children this area is like visiting the seaside for the day.
Junior to teen age children can enjoy the Dynamic sports equipment on offer. This includes a Rodeoboard, which is a challenging item of equipment that takes its inspiration from Windsurfing. For those interested in fitness, the Vitality Units provide suitable facilities. Based on gym style equipment, these elements provide an excellent workout that builds muscle strength and endurance.
The central area of the park is a tall Volcano tower with tubular slides and varying climbing levels that all children can access.
Outcome
The park was opened on the 4th August to local children and families who were extremely thrilled with the facilities. Children on the day described the park as “wicked” and “awesome”.
Gill Hicks, a July 7/7 London bombing survivor and 4 year old leukaemia sufferer Eva Winston Hart officially opened the park to a packed crowd of onlookers.
Eva’s mother, Amy Winston-Hart commented on the new equipment. “I think it’s absolutely fantastic. It’s very safe and there is lots to do.”
“It’s raising the bar for play areas across the country”
Matthew Bills, Public Spaces Manager, Harborough District Council
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