Revamped adventure playground
People travel from miles away to come and play at Brockhole's playground. So we know it is good, but we want to make it even better!
Have your say
Suggestions from past consultations
- "Happy Mount Park, Morecambe is great for teenagers - make it more like this?"
- "Add football goals to playground. "
- "Offer local residents card i.e. in conjunction with boats etc."
- "Should have kiosk selling coffee and ice creams at playground."
- "any sponsor should have correct "green" image"
- "Should build a BMX trail like at Lytham st Annes. Money spinner and low maintenance."
Feedback on playground from Consultative Exercise 2 March 2011
About the current playground you said:
- It’s a special place and should be kept the same
- The space within the playground could be better utilised
- The present location is good
- It is limited to a primary school age group
- Keep the ship
- The current paths are not well signed
About the new playground you said:
- The tranquillity of the grounds will be diminished by play trails
- Different ages need to be in the same area
- Parental supervision is harder with a trail
- The playground should be natural to fit with the “ethos” of Brockhole
- Wood rather than plastic and steel/Natural materials
- Replicate climbing/natural clifffaces
- There should be a mix for young and old in the same area
- Use it at night – a night version
- Better picnic facilities as parents are not spending money
- More playgrounds spread throughout the Lake District, not just at Brockhole.
- Designed to suit a variety of ages
- Within each age group it has to be challenging
- Incorporate den building
- Linked to craft activities, such as willow weaving
- Mini bike trail/scooters
- Bike routes with a range of different lengths.
- One playground for all ages
- Tyre swing
- Pram route from playground to cafe
Get involved
Want to help? We are currently setting up a Friends of Brockhole Gardens and Playground Group. If you are interested in joining, could sponsor or donate towards the playground, please contact Lorraine Brierley at lorraine.brierley@lakedistrict.gov.uk