Bedford Borough Council opens two newly refurbished play areas

Yesterday, Mayor Dave Hodgson officially opened two newly refurbished play areas in Bedford Borough, one at Bedford Park and the other at Jubilee Park.

The play areas have recently opened following extensive refurbishment and upgrades as part of the Council's £500,000 investment in play areas across the Borough this year.

Bedford Park's exciting new play area is fairy tale themed and includes a toddler and junior zone, alongside a magical enchanted forest area providing creative play. It also has a new sensory picnic area, with accessible benches and sensory play features. It is located on the eastern side of Bedford Park, near to the lake.

The Jubilee Park play area features new play equipment such as a seafaring play unit, see saw, hammock, wheelchair accessible roundabout and trampoline. It has improved accessibility and includes inclusive equipment, so more children can enjoy the new sea themed space.

Dave Hodgson, Elected Mayor of Bedford Borough, said: "We're investing heavily in our play areas because we want to make sure that Bedford Borough is a great place to grow up. We've focused on improving and refurbishing the equipment in the play areas as well as enhancing accessibility by installing inclusive equipment and sensory spaces so that all children and young people are able to enjoy these exciting new play areas. The newly refurbished play areas are a great opportunity to get outside and spend some time together with friends and family."

If you'd like to find out more about the parks and open spaces in Bedford Borough, go to https://www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/