£100,000 playground upgrade underway this week

24/03/2025

New equipment will include a 30m zip line, swings, monkey bars and a range of accessible and inclusive facilities

Work to transform a playground in Carlton starts this week after a £99,426.00 grant was awarded to Gedling Borough Council from FCC Communities Foundation. The improvements at Valley Road Playground will see new play equipment installed and some of the existing equipment refurbished.

New equipment will include a 30m zip line, swings, monkey bars and a range of accessible and inclusive facilities such as a wheelchair-accessible seesaw, two trampolines, a basket swing and interactive play panels.

As a result of the work, the playground will be closed temporarily for between four to six weeks.

Marie Spinks, chair of the Friends of Valley Road Playing Field, said: "This project has been a long time in the making, and we’re so excited to see it finally come to life. The local community has been incredibly supportive, and we can’t wait to welcome families back to enjoy the new and improved playground."

Councillor Viv McCrossen, Gedling Borough Council portfolio holder for climate change and natural habitat, added: "Investing in our parks and play areas is a priority for Gedling Borough Council. We know how valued these spaces are by our residents, and this project, in partnership with FCC Communities Foundation and the Friends of Valley Road, will ensure the playground is a fantastic space for children of all abilities to enjoy."

Pictured below are Friends of Valley Road members, Chair of the group Marie Spinks and Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Natural Habitat, Cllr Viv McCrossen at Valley Road Recreation Ground.

Image credited to Gedling Borough Council