CHILDREN will be consulted for their ideas towards a £30,000 improvement programme at a park.
Bensham Park, in the Harrowgate Hill area of Darlington, has been awarded the money as part of a government programme.
It is one of 22 parks in the town which has shared £1.1m of funding from Play England to develop natural play spaces.
Environmental regeneration charity Groundwork will help to oversee the project to design an area aimed at eight to 13-year-olds.
The ten design principles set by Play England which Groundwork will follow include enhancing the environment, making use of natural elements and providing a range of facilities for children of different ages. The area will also be accessible for disabled children.
Groundwork will consult local residents and children to draw up a design for Bensham Park.
"This is great news that the park is to receive this funding especially as it is aimed the older age range of youngsters 8-13 years old. There is currently nothing provided for children in this age group in this ward, so the news will be welcomed by children and parents alike. With the updating of the Harrowgate Farm play area due in September of this year we will be able to provide up to date play facilities for children of all ages”
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