Cathedral Road Play Park was officially re-opened last week by the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Glenn Barr, following an investment of £100,000!
Children from St Malachy’s Primary School and Naiscoil na Caille Playgroup came along to help celebrate this special day and enjoy an exclusive play on the brand new equipment!
The new park provides so many wonderful play opportunities for children up to 14 years old, and features an inclusive roundabout, harness swing, basket swing and inclusive panels.
A range of seating has also been added, so parents and guardians can come along and share in the children’s play experiences.
“Officially opening play parks is always such a joy – and Cathedral Road was no exception!” commented the Lord Mayor, Alderman Glenn Barr.
“The children absolutely loved the new equipment and no doubt it was a hard job getting them back to school for the afternoon! This is another park that the community has been so excited about during the refurbishment and will now be well used for years to come.”
This play park refurbishment is part of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s eight-year Play Strategy, putting them at the forefront of health, recreation and leisure in Northern Ireland as they actively champion play to help improve understanding of its critical importance to children and young people.
Farrans were the lead contractor for the works while sub-contractor Garden Escapes – a specialist playground equipment company – supplied and installed the new equipment.
For more information, contact Joan Noade, Play Development Officer on 028 3831 1684 or 07515 607 472.
