A popular children’s play park in the village of Peasedown St John near Bath has reopened following a £25,000 refurbishment, and has been given a new name.
Cllr Sarah Bevan and Cllr Karen Walker with Gavin Heathcote and his daughter Hope
Funding for the project was secured by local councillors Karen Walker and Sarah Bevan, who had been asking for the old play equipment in the former Eckweek Lane Play Park to be replaced.
The park, which opened in 2003, is located between Saxon Way and Under Knoll and is well-used by families during the weekends and school holidays.
Councillor Sarah Bevan, who originally opened the playpark with former councillor Gail Coleshill nineteen years ago, said: “The play park was a worthwhile investment all those years ago.
“With almost 2,000 children living in Peasedown, we’ve certainly needed every inch of our parks and open spaces where it’s safe for them to play, let off steam and meet their peers and family members.
“19 years later, this much needed £25,000 refurbishment is welcomed.”
The councillors reopened the play park on Monday 29th August with the Chairman of the Peasedown Community Trust, Gavin Heathcote.
In honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, the park has been renamed ‘Jubilee Park’.
Cllr Karen Walker added: “We had been working with the council leadership and officers for some time to source the money. With limited funds available, we’re absolutely thrilled to have secured the £25,000!
“The newly named Jubilee Park now has a new multi-unit with play kit aimed at the 5 – 12 year age range.”
Gavin Heathcote said: “My daughter loves this park! It’s just around the corner from where we live so every opportunity she can – after school and at weekends – she’ll want to go to the park.
“This new multi-use play equipment adds extra excitement to users of the park, and gives children more of an excuse to exercise, let off steam and hang out with their friends.”
