ESP Play Parks liaised closely with Swindon Borough Council and upon visiting site and completing a full consultation realised this was not a standard Play Area but a hugely important community project that was at the heart of what ESP Play Parks strive for. The chosen positioning for the new Play Area required extensive groundworks to create a level site that would be 100% accessible and upon reading the original specification we knew we could improve on the desire for full inclusive destination play area.

The ESP Play Parks design team took each element and enhanced the brief to create bespoke inclusive and accessible elements that elevated the Play Area to above and beyond Swindon Borough Councils vision. We incorporated a custom-made centre piece 9 Tower Multi Play unit that encapsulates all the main play values, bespoke built a fully accessible 3 tower ramped unit complete with low level play panels and sand pit. Accessible and Inclusive elements also included a ground flush carousel, sunken trampolines, sensory pathways and musical elements around the site as well as a family zone incorporated flat, cradle, basket and accessible swings.

The Play Area official opening was supported by ESP Play Parks with children from 3 local schools attending who each received an ESP Play Parks goody bag! The event was attended by reporters from BBC Wiltshire, ITV, Greatest Hits Radio and the Swindon Advertiser along with Mums on a Mission, who were integral to the project.

Dursely Parish Council was looking to add a climbing element to their existing playground. Following a public consultation and discussions with local school children, they identified that the Kingshill House Playground was not catering for much climbing play values and also accomodating for junior aged children.

We visited the site and completed our analysis of the play area before our specialist playground designers got to work. Taking into consideration what the current playground has to offer and how we can incorporate a climbing element. We decided that a Climbing Pyramid would work really well with this space.

We were conscious that we would need to keep grass and grass matting as the surfacing which then lent itself perfectly for the medium climbing pyramid. This gives some great height, which is exciting, challenging, and adventurous. It is also a great play item that promotes good balance, coordination, stamina, and strength.