It was chosen as one of the parks being given a mini makeover in which old equipment has been painted, missing items reinstated, safety surfacing improved and fencing and seating areas painted (source Fareham Today Publication, Summer edition)
20 of the Boroughs play areas are to receive a mini makeover, you can find the full list here:
We have been to King George V Play Area before and Oscar enjoyed running around and using the toddler swings but to be honest there was not much else for him to enjoy there prior to the mini makeover.
Today was a different story and his eyes lit up as we arrived at the park.
The toddler play equipment was a huge hit, Oscar adored independently climbing up the apparatus, whizzing down the small slide, listening through the sound tubes and really enjoyed the brightly coloured rocketship painted on the pathway.
The toddler swings are still featured but have been updated and modernised, alongside this there is a new bucket swing and a big snake swing at the rear of the park. Another addition is an inclusive roundabout which is accessible to wheelchair users.
You can tell a lot of thought has been put into the refurbishment and this is reflected in the fact that children from the Locks Heath Junior School helped choose what play equipment was to go in the play area.
Before the park was simply an excuse for us stretch our legs but now it's much more that that! Oscar throughly enjoyed his play time there and was giggling and exploring the whole way round.
Thank you Fareham Borough Council and all involved in the mini makeovers of these local play parks, what a huge difference it makes to the children and adults (appreciated the additional picnic benches for breastfeeding) they are an asset to the community and it's so refreshing to have a safe, fun and vibrant place to play on your doorstep :)
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