Popular play area in Peterborough to be replaced, thanks to £87,000 grant

26/09/2025

A play area in Nene Park is to be replaced with new play equipment – after more than £87,000 in funding was awarded to Nene Park Trust.

The play area is located at Ferry Meadows in Nene Park, and is known as Badger Park. The Trust has announced that the wooden Badger Play area is now in desperate need of replacing as it is showing serious signs of deterioration.

Taking to the Trust’s social media channels this week, a spokesperson said: “Our much-loved wooden Badger Play area is coming to the end of its life and will be removed at the end of October half term this year.

“But never fear – we won’t be without play equipment there for long as we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve received £87,232.46 of generous funding from FCC Communities Foundation, which will help fund new play equipment to be installed over the winter.

“Thank you so much to our funders and we’re excited to see the new play area when it’s in!”

The spokesperson added that health and safety was their top priority, and that the old equipment was beginning to deteriorate after years of heavy use.

Pictured below is the much loved Badger Play area as it is now.