Oakwood Park Play Area Survey

Below are some key points and suggestions from the document, please take time to review the document for full details and context relating to what equipment is being retained, removed and replaced.

Opportunities for general site enhancement

• Introduce dynamic new play equipment that takes advantage of the sites setting.
• Make play area more accessible by connecting islands of play with accessible footpaths.
• Create informal zoning for infant & junior play areas.
• Remove and replace old and damaged play equipment.
• Refurbish and clean existing retained equipment.
• Renew all safety surfacing.
• Improve connectivity of site to Leighfield Road entrance.
  
• Naturalisation of existing play area to tie into setting, including tree planting and increase of biodiversity, leading to an enhancement of air quality, and noise reduction to the neighbourhood.
• Ensure that 30% of play equipment is accessible to all.
• Rewild/naturalise some landscape areas to provide quiet space for children with sensory needs, increase biodiversity and reduce the pressure on landscape management resource.