The Progressive Alliance which runs Milton Keynes City Council will be improving dozens of playparks for families across the city.
The City Council’s landscaping team have started work revamping and repairing 30 play parks, ranging from small play areas nestled within housing estates to larger family parks.
Works will include general fixes and refurbishment, deep cleaning, painting, and landscaping. Play areas in Galley Hill, Beanhill, Bradville, Willen Park, Downs Barn and Heelands are among those receiving a makeover.
The project will be complete by the summer.
Councillor Jenny Wilson-Marklew, Labour Progressive Alliance Cabinet Member for Public Realm, said: “Milton Keynes City Council recognises just how important play parks are for the wellbeing of local families, and that’s why we’re investing extra funding to improve play areas in need of some TLC.
“We’re continuing to build new play areas across the city, with another coming to Crownhill soon, but it’s equally important we look after our older play areas too. There are hundreds of play parks in Milton Keynes so this is a large-scale operation, but each of these refurbishment works will make a real difference to families that use them.”
Lib Dem Councillor Marie Bradburn, who represents Bradwell Ward, added: “Open spaces and play areas are so important for our children and young people as they boost physical and mental health. They also provide free recreational activities, which is especially important when families are really feeling the crunch. I look forward to seeing the revamped play area in Heelands when the works are complete.”
Over the past year, the City Council has opened several play parks including a space-themed play park in the Lakes Estate and a large play area complete with zipwire in Oakhill.
