Fredericks Playground

We are transforming Fredericks Playground into an exciting space for local children, young people and families.

Since it closed, we’ve allocated capital funding for new play equipment and landscape improvements at the playground.

The project aims to deliver the following:

a more welcoming, attractive and accessible playground
improved visibility and safety
play equipment that is inclusive for all
a top-quality playground that meets the needs of local families

Design Consultation Proposal

Consultation on the project took place in 2022 and 2023. The final summary report indicated that these were popular suggestions for the new playground:

a zip wire
a trampoline
basket swings
climbing frames
a tube slide
a teenage activity space

You said, we did

We have used the public feedback from the consultation to create the new playground design. The final design includes all but one of the features listed above. Due to the limited space and proximity to residential properties it has not been possible to include a zip wire. We are also increasing planted areas in the playground. You’ll be pleased to know that this will be an open access playground throughout the day.

You can download the feedback from the consultation and the consultation board below:

Download the consultation feedback ^{(PDF, 2.5mb)}
Download the consultation board ^{(PDF, 6.7mb)}

What happens next

We are very sorry that the project was delayed. This was due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control. However, work is now scheduled to start on site soon. Please see our intended timeline below

Site preparation and clearance - spring 2024
Main construction start - late spring 2024
Construction complete - summer 2024

Please check this page again for further updates.

Fredericks Playground site as it appeared when closed - tall metal fences with weeds and long grass behind them — Fredericks Playground existing site

The proposed site plan for Fredericks Playground — Fredericks Playground site plan showing location of trees, tower slides, swings, trampolines, net climbing, fitness equipment and table tennis

Page last updated: 07 March 2024

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Fredericks Playground

Design Consultation Proposal

You said, we did

What happens next

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