THE play area at Warrington’s Whitecross Park has been given a £90,000 investment to make it fully inclusive for children of all abilities.
Warrington Borough Council has transformed the look and feel of the play area.
Improvements include the replacement of previous play equipment with brand new equipment and the levelling of the far corner of the play area, which was previously sloped.
The investment has also seen the play area – aimed at children aged 2-8 – given a “Sankey Canal” theme – complete with paintings of water, canal boats, swans, fish and ducks – which were chosen following consultation with the community.
Cllr Tony Higgins, the council’s cabinet member for leisure and community, said: “All children should be able to play safely and creatively in our green spaces. I’m thrilled that the new-look Whitecross play area is now completed and ready for children to use.
“We continue to invest in accessible play areas, because we understand the huge difference they can make to health and wellbeing. The play area looks stunning and I’m sure it will help creating many happy memories for local children and families.”
Grant funding of £50,000 was awarded by FCC Environment – formerly known as WREN) through the FCC Communities Foundation Community Action Fund, and the remainder of the funding for the project was provided by the council. Wicksteed Ltd were the contractors for the project.
Harvey Finney, aged five, tries out the new play equipment watched by councillors and staff
£90,000 investment to improve play area
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