Hopwood & Heywood Nov 2020

“Queen’s Park is just one of the ten green
flag parks across the borough and we
hope these improvements will bring joy to
the many families and children who visit
the park for years to come.”
Plans include many new pieces of
play equipment including an inclusive
roundabout and musical play pipes for
sensory play.
Children will be able to jump for joy on the
floor level trampolines and not forgetting
the little ones; a brand-new separate
toddler play area will also be included.
This new equipment has been chosen
specifically to encourage imaginative
social play and help children to develop
sensory and motor skills. With the bulk
of the equipment designed to allow
more children to play simultaneouslyincreasing
play value and help prevent
queuing.
Daniel Crabtree, area sales manager,
Kompan UK, said: “We are delighted
to be working with Rochdale Borough
Council on these fabulous plans, as we
bring a long-standing history in highquality
play provision of over 40 years.
All our equipment has a focus on child
development, while at the same time
being great fun.”
Some of the favourites will remain such
as the large space net in the centre of the
play area; the metal multi-play unit; multiuser
rocker and the bay of swings. The
sand will also stay around the new castle
unit, but a wet pour rubber surface will
replace the sand under the current space
net. There are other surprises planned too
in keeping with the knightly theme - watch
out for the dragons.
This major draw for Heywood also sits
alongside other areas of investment
including plans for a new garden area at
the front of the Civic Centre.
Working with volunteers from the Skill
Mill project, who provide employment
opportunities for young ex-offenders;
the space will benefit from a number of
open trees, plants and landscaping. The
gardens will enhance the entrances to
the Civic Centre and Phoenix Centre, set
alongside the striking benches depicting
scenes from the war – providing residents
with the perfect place to sit and reflect.
The play area is expected to be
closed for around six weeks.
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