eibe play, was initially drawn to this tender, due to the lovely location of the site, and the council’s brief of a play area that is in keeping with the area, and reflects elements of its surroundings. Following an in-depth site meeting with the council, eibe were able to get a good picture of what was required, and how we could create a play area that would really benefit the local community.
The requirements were to create a play space that could be used by children of all ages and abilities, however, to focus on the age groups between 2-12 years old. Another key element of the design was to include play items for children with lesser abilities. This is always at the forefront of our minds when putting a design submission together. We, therefore, included various play items that could be used by all ages and abilities, such as the Wheelchair Roundabout and Nest Swing. We also included a wheelchair-accessible toddler climbing unit, that was jam-packed with play value, such as climbing, crawling, and sliding.
To enhance the play area, and to represent the theme of the surrounding areas, we have included themed elements both in our equipment and surfacing. The Country Park is surrounded by a canal that flows all the way through it. To represent this, we have included our Santa Maria Play Ship, which has many play features, such as wobbly bridges and climbing nets, for all ages to enjoy.
The complete artificial surface, which means all elements of this fantastic play area, can be assessed all year round by wheelchairs and prams. We have also themed the surfacing to represent the nature that can be found around the park, such as bugs and flowers.