The first part of a refurbished park in Newark has opened just in time for the latter part of the school holidays. In the town centre, Sherwood Avenue Play Park has been undergoing some big changes, but the play zone area of the site is now open. This space has been designed with creative play in mind and has a range of play equipment, including ten accessible pieces.
There is also an area for parents to sit and relax, whilst also still having a full view of the play area. However, the park is not complete yet as work is still ongoing for the welcome area, active zone and nature zone. Once complete, there will be a state-of-the-art skate park a multi-use sports pitch, a free ride area for biking and skating, fitness trail, wheelchair-friendly paths and improved entrances.
Get the latest news straight to your phone by joining us on WhatsA p p There will even be an outdoor vendor area in the welcome area for local traders. Councillor Emma Oldham, portfolio holder for biodiversity and environmental services at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “I am absolutely delighted that the Play Zone at Sherwood Avenue Play Park is open for children to enjoy and that our team at Newark and Sherwood District Council have been able to deliver this exciting new family-friendly area in time to enjoy for the last few weeks of the summer holidays. “As a parent myself, I know how important these areas are for families to enjoy themselves safely, for free, outdoors and amongst nature .