Garston and Halewood Liberal Democrats
Time to play - consultation on playgrounds in South Liverpool and beyond
August 22, 2009 12:00 AM
More than £1m is being spent on 22 play areas across Liverpool - and the city council is asking young people what they want in them.
By April 2011, 20 existing sites for 8-13 year olds will be modernised and upgraded, and two brand new play areas will be created in Rice Lane and Newsham Park.
The cash has come from the government's Playbuilder scheme, which aims to improve children's physical health and wellbeing, and Liverpool Active City.
The first dozen will be completed by April 2010, and a series of roadshows asking children what they would like the initial 12 to look like starts on Monday 24 August.
Executive member for the environment, Councillor Berni Turner, said: "These schemes will benefit many thousands of young people, giving them the chance to take part in regular exercise and interact with other children.
"Many of the play areas are located within our outstandingly beautiful parks and open spaces, allowing whole families to exercise together."
During the consultation, young people will be asked their views on the design and layout of the playgrounds. Schools, residents, local businesses and elected members will also be consulted.
The imaginative questionnaire takes into account that play does not just take place in specially built playgrounds, but also in more natural environments such as trees and woodland.
Executive member for safer, stronger communities, Councillor Marilyn Fielding, added: "If we want our young people to play safely, it is vital we create top quality facilities for them to enjoy.
"Well planned and well supported playgrounds help improve children's well being, promote healthy living and encourage them to play together."
The first 12 play areas, to be completed by April 2010, are:
Princes Park
Warbreck Moor
Walton Hall Park
Calderstones Park
Doric Park
Muirhead Avenue
Banks Road
Dovecot Park
The Venny (Speke)
Longmoor Lane
Picton Playground
The remaining schemes, which will be completed in 2010-11, are:
Newsham Park (brand new)
Rice Lane (brand new)
Croxteth Park
Sefton Park
Wavertree Botanic Park
Parkhill Public Open Space
Long Lane Recreation Ground
Northway
St Martins Recreation Ground
Upper Hill Street
The consultation will be held at the following locations:
Monday 24 August
The Coach House, Calderstones Park - 10am-12:30pm
Wavertree Library, Picton Road - 1pm-3:30pm
Tuesday 25 August
Garston Urban Village Hall - 10am-12:30pm
Parklands Library, Conleach Road, Speke - 1pm-3:30pm
Wednesday 26 August
Powerhouse Liverpool, Upper Parliament Street - 10am-12:30pm
Sefton Park Library, Aigburth Road - 1pm-3:30pm
Thursday 27 August
Walton Community Library, Evered Avenue - 10am-12:30pm
Walton Lifestyles, Walton Hall Avenue - 1pm-3:30pm
Friday 28 August
Dovecot Mac, Back Dovecot Place, L14 - 10am-12:30pm
Larkhill Library, Queens Drive - 1pm-3:30pm
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