Peasedown play park re-opens after £25,000 refurb as new ‘Jubilee Park’

A well-used and popular children's play park in Peasedown St John has re-opened after a £25,000 refurbishment… and with a new name too!

The funding was secured after years of lobbying by Cllrs 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 in between Saxon Way and Under Knoll and is a popular place for children to play, and families to visit during the weekends and school holidays.

Cllr Sarah Bevan (Independent, Peasedown), 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 re-opened the play park on Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August with the Chairman of the Peasedown Community Trust, Gavin Heathcote.

In honour of HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee year, the park has been renamed as 'Jubilee Park' – with new signage to be installed soon too!

Cllr Karen Walker (Independent, Peasedown) 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 added: "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."