Milton Keynes City Council is continuing its £250,000 programme of works to enhance, improve, and refurbish play parks around the city.
Milton Keynes has 466 play areas, which works out to one play area for every 255 children - one of the highest levels in the country.
The majority of parks are managed by the City Council, which has spent almost £2m in the last five years refreshing and expanding the city’s play areas. Now it’s due to approve a new Play Area Action Plan on 10 December as part of its overall Council Plan.
A programme of works will follow, including general fixes and refurbishment, deep cleaning, painting, and landscaping. Play areas in estates around central Milton Keynes, Beanhill and Peartree Bridge will be among those receiving a transformation.
The City Council will be considering opportunities to upgrade play areas to make them accessible for more children.
The City Council has also made it easier for everyone to find parks in Milton Keynes by refreshing the My Milton Keynes map, available on its website. The map now shows all play areas and equipment, with a handy tool to report any issues such as damaged equipment.
“This significant investment recognises just how important play parks are for the wellbeing of local families, and that’s why we’re investing extra funding to improve play areas in need of some TLC. We’re continuing to build new play areas across the city to make sure there’s accessible play space available as the city grows.”
Over the past year, the City Council has opened and revamped several play parks including the Whirly Pits in Olney and a King’s Coronation themed play area in Crownhill.