We asked, you said, we did

We asked

We asked for your views on the proposed play facilities at the fenced-in playground at Stoneyfields Park.

You said

We received 33 responses to the online questionnaire and one direct email, and we spoke to 41 people at the two events we ran in the park. The key themes from the public consultation were request for:

• additional surfacing
• the swings to be placed together
• the picnic table to be moved from under the tree canopy
• a see saw, for dual play
• a zip wire.

We did

Following the feedback received we developed a revised plan, which includes:

• additional surfacing, so the two largest play areas are joined together
• the picnic table has been relocated and will be near the new litter bin in the playground
• a frame on the tipi carousel so it can be used by multiple children at one time, and also by different physical abilities.

The order has been placed for this design, and it is likely to be installed in March/April 2023.

There is insufficient space to place the two sets of swings together. Only baby and toddler swings can be placed near the tree, as larger swings require deeper foundations, which would damage the tree roots. There is also insufficient space for a zip wire and a see saw.

We did look to see if a larger piece of play equipment such as a ship would fit in the playground, but unfortunately due to the shape of the playground and the roots of the very large tree, it would not fit.