Finstock Community Playground was designed and built by the local people of Finstock and offers free, open access play every day of the week.
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Description
Finstock Community Playground took two years to plan and was built in two weeks. The playground is based in a rural setting and attract between 10 and 50 children on a regular basis, but this is dependant on whether conditions.
Details
Finstock Community Playground has wheel friendly access;
ramp access and low height grab handles to suit a range of
children's needs. The playground was designed by an American based
company, which specialises in community involvement (Leather &
Associates). The playground was inspired by ideas from the people
from Finstock, built by the local people and imported materials
from US. It offers a free, accessible play area for children of
different abilities.
Children and community involvement
Children were highly involved in the design of the playground and
are involved in maintaining it. Local people were invited to the
school to discuss their design ideas with the designers. This
innovative approach has allowed the people of Finstock to express
their wishes and has achieved a sense of pride and ownership over
the playground, so the area has been well maintained and looked
after.
Staff, policies and funding
The provision does not require any staff as it offers
unsupervised play. The playground is funded by a parish council
precept, plus whatever the group raises during the year on annual
fun days, discos, bands and beer nights.
Contact
Michael Peck
Finstock Community Playground
michael.peck@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Page updated August 2008
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