In time for the school holidays, the newly rebuilt playground in Mayow Park is open. Well done to the people from Kompan, the company that won the tender to rebuild. Thanks go to Glendale, the contractor that manages the park on behalf of London Borough of Lewisham. Thank you to Lewisham's parks department for agreeing to this project. And let's remember that the project would never have got off the ground without the tenacity and determination of Friends of Mayow Park (FOMP).
FOMP volunteers with young children started a consultation process SIX years ago with other parents. This led to research into most suitable (but not necessarily cheapest) equipment to meet the needs of children - different ages, different physical and different learning needs. We visited other parks. We looked at equipment from different play providers. One parent offered to work on funding applications - she had a vested interest as she lives nearby and wanted equipment for her children. The pandemic put plans on hold for two years . . .
We look forward to feedback from those older children who have waited patiently for this positive outcome..
Toddlers up to 11 year olds will be able to climb, slide, spin, balance, explore, create imaginary stories and become pretend characters as they play in and among the new equipment.
There are still things to sort out including a few metres of missing fencing along the back where a tree fell, A bench will be added in time, which will be paid for and donated by Friends of Mayow Park.
Hopefully other issues that may arise will be small and easily sorted.
PHOTOS: Note that the four 'mushrooms', the spinner and the circus box office have been retained.
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| the mushrooms have been kept |
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| The circus box office is still there |
And here are a few more photos.
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