A fantastic new play area at Douglas Park in Forest Heath, Suffolk, was one of the settings for this year’s National Play Day event. Bringing together local communities to enjoy the brand new facilities was a great way to embrace the joys of playing and keeping fit outdoors.
Wicksteed Playscapes had transformed the area into a landscape-led play arena with plenty of challenging and exciting play equipment installed in a gently undulating environment. One of the biggest hits was Wicksteed’s scarily high Hurricane Swing for which visitors were queuing to have a go!
Another major enticement was Wicksteed’s extraordinary PlayAlive – a satellite-led electronic play system which bleeps and flashes. Teams and individuals clambered over its spider-shaped gigantic frame, playing adrenalin-pumping competitive games along the way.
Funded by Forest Heath District Council and the Suffolk County Council Playbuilder Grant Programme, this many-faceted play space has made a huge difference to the locals and is a great place for the whole family.
Councillor Simon Flack, Member Champion for Out Reach Projects for Young People, said: “This is a brilliant new play area with suitable areas for children of different ages to play in a safe environment and have fun.”
Learn more about Wicksteed, visit www.wicksteed.co.uk
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