Playbuilder - Inspiring communities case studies
This is a small selection of case studies recently compiled to promote the positive outcomes the Playbuilder funding has had throughout the England.
The enthusiasm and energy from communities is clear to see.
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Carden Park, Brighton and the HAPPI Group
Thanks initially to a group of mums, local people near Carden Park, in Hollingbury, Brighton now have new play equipment for toddlers and children with something for teenagers coming next.
Ealand Park, North Lincolnshire
Community energy and focus secured £75,000 of funding for Ealand Park, North Lincolnshire and transformed it in to a popular and fully used wonderful new park for a rural community with few facilities and transforms a litter strewn, graffiti covered run down park with broken play equipment.
Keswick’s new £180,000 children’s play park could be a major tourist attraction and boost the local economy by enticing more visitors to the area.
Bedford Road, Sandy
“Something for older children,” was the call community consultation for Bedford Road play area when Sandy Town Council asked, “What’s needed”.
Sparrows Green Recreation Ground, Wadhurst, East Sussex
As voters thronged to the Wadhurst polling station in the Pavilion at Sparrows Green recreation ground they saw a brand new play area. Many have returned with children who vote it a great success.
Calls from a local community triggered a fund raising focus to renovate a tired ball court that had been in place on James Street since the 1960s.
Grange Park, Coulthard Park and Cornthwaite Park
In Grange Park, Coulthard Park and Cornthwaite Park parents and families now take their children there more often and for longer periods, engaging in social activities and encouraging their children to be active and at the same time make new friends.