Case Details
Location
United Kingdom
Customer
Bradford Council
Sector
Style
age group
5+
user capacity
100+
Getting the community active
In developing the Lister Park play space, the council wanted to update the existing, out-of-date play area, however, it was important that it was replaced with something that would be engaging and educational to the local community. They wanted a play area that would encourage children to get active and make them aware of their surroundings.
The playground has been designed to be fully age-inclusive, has been extremely well received by all councillors, and proved to be exceptionally popular since its opening. All the people in the local communities are just amazed at the new play space. The council and KOMPAN developed a really good working relationship, having worked with them previously, and the Lister Park project was delivered on time and on budget. The focus point is a fantastic 8m high Giants Tower which stands proud in the middle of the playground. The heritage of the site has also been thought of, with the use of colours and graphics from the nearby Cartwright Museum, which links the playground nicely into the surrounding area.
“I don’t like heights, but they (children) are so brave, and this is what young people want from a play area. It builds their confidence, and we want confident children. We are teaching them how they can expect to be engaged with and spoken with in the future.”
Councillor Ferriby, Portfolio Holder for Healthy People and Places
Accessible For All Ages and Abilities
A focus was put on ensuring the playground was accessible to all ages and abilities, which was taken into great consideration during the design phase. Toddler and Junior areas have been created with a flowing path in between equipment so that children can use it all from an early age right up to their teenage years.
PHYSICAL
Games area to help elevate fitness, muscle and bone strength, motor skills and cognitive function.
Cognitive
Joy of learning: curiosity, understanding of causal relationships and knowledge of the world
SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL
A safe space to help children nurture their social skills through teamwork and provide a sense of belonging. Decreasing a Child's stress and increasing their joy while on holiday.
Creative
Joy of creating: co-creation and experimenting with materialsWant to know more about cases like this?
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