Risinghurst and Sandhills Parish Council
Project Info:
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Age Range: 4 - 12 Year Olds
Budget: £20,000
Sector: Parish Councils
Key Outcomes
- An exciting, versatile space that can be enjoyed by the entire local community year-round, offering continuous opportunities for engagement and activity.
- Positive feedback has been received from parents and grandparents, highlighting the success of the new space.
- The area has transformed into a significantly more appealing and inviting destination for families, encouraging more visits and longer stays.
- The equipment appeals to a wide range of ages, ensuring the play area remains relevant and engaging as children grow.
Customer Feedback
“I have been delighted with the service from Fawns, from the initial contact to the installation. our play area has been refreshed using the money we could afford, and children are once again visiting the park to enjoy outdoor play.”
BACKGROUND
Risinghurst Playing Fields: The public park was bought by Risinghurst and Sandhills Parish Council in 1959, with the help of The Playing Fields Association. The purchase of the park was in response to the growing need of recreational space in the expanding population of the parishes of Risinghurst and Sandhills.
The conveyance of land between Nielsen and the Parish Council stated it was for the ‘purposes of the Physical Training and Recreation Act, 1937’. To that end the Parish Council raised funds to provide a fit-for-purpose recreation space, including a changing pavilion.
Before the official opening in 1965 the park had to be cleared of some trees, levelled and drained. Since then, it has become home for a range of cricket and football clubs and enjoys an annual fireworks display and summer fete.
Reference: Risinghurst and Sandhills Parish Council Website
PROJECT BRIEF
Much of the existing play equipment was outdated, with some parts installed as far back as 1959! Therefore, updating the playground was an absolute necessity.
While a full renovation of the play area was initially planned, it couldn’t proceed due to a lack of funding. Instead, the parish council focused on replacing individual pieces to improve the area, with the ultimate aim of a complete project when Section 106 Funding was secured.
THE DESIGN PROCESS
Following a strong recommendation from a local council, Fawns’ Outdoor Playground Consultant met with the Parish Clerk. They presented cost-effective ideas designed to both upgrade the play space and guarantee the council received optimal value for money. Fawns ensured the equipment aligned with the council’s needs while maximizing play enjoyment for the local community.
Once the final proposal was agreed upon, the installation process commenced, marking the first steps for the council in creating a much-improved playground for the local community.
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