Six new accessible play spaces are being created in Mansfield to transform the future of play in the district.
Mansfield District Council and Steve Yemm MP has announced that five play parks and a multi-use-games-area (MUGA), funded by the Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund, will be created with the potential for more to be added to the programme.
The focus for the play parks is on accessible spaces that can be enjoyed by people of all ability levels.
Initial projects included in the programme are:
- Pencil Park
- Ladybrook Park (MUGA)
- Peafield Park
- The Carrs
- Oak Tree Estate
- Manor Park
Executive Mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams, said: “This is an extremely exciting project that will inject new life into our parks and open spaces across Mansfield. We have some truly beautiful parks in Mansfield, so putting the emphasis on making sure that children and young people of all abilities in all our communities across the district can enjoy them is really important. I can’t wait to hear what the people of Mansfield have to say about how we can make the most of this opportunity.
“Projects like this can have a huge impact on physical and mental health in allowing people to get some fresh air, exercise, get closer to nature and develop positive habits that enable them to live happier, healthier lives.”
Ahead of any design or development work, Mansfield District Council, working with Mansfield CVS, has launched a public consultation which will shape the look and feel of the new play spaces. The consultation will seek views on how existing parks and play areas are used, what barriers may prevent children and families from accessing them, and what improvements would deliver the greatest benefits for local communities. The programme will also build on existing consultation evidence where available, such as previous engagement undertaken for Pencil Park by Warsop Parish Council.
The Council is particularly keen to hear from children and young people, parents and carers, schools, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities providers, disability organisations, local residents and community groups.
Views can be shared via the council’s dedicated survey here.