Work begins on ?140k playground with trampoline
03/03/2011 Development work has begun at the site of a new £140,000 playground in Oxfordshire, which is set to promote the benefits of outdoor play with exercise equipment and a trampoline.
According to the Oxford Times, the Glebe park will have full disabled access for children, as well as fitness stations for older residents. It will be officially opened later this month by local children's author Philip Pullman.
The new equipment being installed includes swings, climbing frames, a trampoline, sensory panels and six exercise stations.
Jacqui Bock, Cumnor Parish Council clerk, told the newspaper that the new outdoor play activities would provide an area "for all to enjoy".
"The vision behind this refurbishment is that every child and adult that visits the area will be able to use some of the equipment, but will be challenged to increase their skills and have fun, irrespective of age or ability," she added.
Earlier this month, the Southwark Weekender suggested that there were countless ways for children to feel the benefits of outdoor play, with exercising on trampolines for the garden just one enjoyable option.
According to the Oxford Times, the Glebe park will have full disabled access for children, as well as fitness stations for older residents. It will be officially opened later this month by local children's author Philip Pullman.
The new equipment being installed includes swings, climbing frames, a trampoline, sensory panels and six exercise stations.
Jacqui Bock, Cumnor Parish Council clerk, told the newspaper that the new outdoor play activities would provide an area "for all to enjoy".
"The vision behind this refurbishment is that every child and adult that visits the area will be able to use some of the equipment, but will be challenged to increase their skills and have fun, irrespective of age or ability," she added.
Earlier this month, the Southwark Weekender suggested that there were countless ways for children to feel the benefits of outdoor play, with exercising on trampolines for the garden just one enjoyable option.
