READING Borough Council is seeking residents’ views on designs for a new play area in Caversham.
The council is inviting residents to help choose how refurbishments to the Westfield Road Recreation Ground will look.
The council described the area as a “much-loved neighbourhood park” with a small though popular play area, and has shortlisted three possible designs for the revamp.
Plans would see extending and resurfacing of the area and the installation of new play equipment, including accessible units, as part of a £200,000 investment.
The council is also consulting with Reading Access and the Disabilities Working Group and the winning design will be announced in March.
Work is expected to begin on the site in April.
Adele Barnett-Ward, Reading Borough Council’s lead councillor for leisure and culture, said: “Outdoor play is vital for children’s health and wellbeing so investment in improved play facilities is always money well spent.
“Westfield Rec is well-loved in Caversham so I am delighted we’re delivering this significant financial investment for the community and I look forward to hearing what residents think about the designs.
“The multi-child rocking horse is a really popular feature of the current play area so we have ensured that an updated version is included in all three proposals.”
She continued:“I’m encouraging local parents, carers and our young residents to please have a look at these fantastic designs and let us know which one they would most enjoy.
“Every child deserves a place to play so we will also be consulting with our Accessible Play Task and Finish Group to ensure the new play area provides access for children and carers with mobility and support needs.”
Consultation on the designs for the Westfield Road Recreation Ground revamp is running from Wednesday, January 10, until Wednesday, February 14.
Full details of the plans are available and residents can give their views via: consult.reading.gov.uk/dens/westfield-recreation-ground/
