Excitement to be found at Cowplain Recreation Ground

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Cowplain Recreation Ground play area

Children of all ages and abilities will be able to enjoy the facilities at the newly refurbished Cowplain Recreation Ground play area.

The recent refurbishment, costing £129,308, has been funded from CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) and has been completed on schedule by Kompan Ltd.

The site is fully wheelchair accessible and features a range of new play equipment including: swings, sensory panels, spinners, slides, and an overhead gliding unit which is unique to the borough.

Havant Borough Council has worked closely with a student voice group from Horndean Technology College to co-design the site, giving students the chance to collaborate and share ideas.

Councillor Gillian Harris, Cabinet Lead for Regeneration & Communities, said: "I’m extremely delighted to see this play area refurbished, particularly because it has been co-designed by young people themselves. The students of Horndean Technology College have done us proud in designing a play area considering the needs of all; from toddlers to teenagers."

“Outdoor play benefits children's physical and mental health, and is a great way to stay active."

Work will continue, between the council and students from Padnell Junior School, to help help enhance biodiversity in the area.