17/03/2026
Community invited to help shape new play park plans.
Local partners are inviting residents, families and community members to help shape plans for a new and improved play park for local children in Dormanstown on South Avenue.
Following a large child-led consultation in 2024, where local young people shared their ideas, wishes and experiences of the current play space with the support from Ladies of Steel, work has been taking place behind the scenes to explore what might be possible for the future of the park.
Funding officers from RCBC, housing partners and local charities have been working together to bring their expertise and begin developing a full project proposal that could attract significant investment into the community.
Having already secured a starting financial pot of £35k, time has been prioritised and plans are underway to try to move forward.
As part of this work, the project team has engaged three specialist play park designers, who have helped translate the ideas gathered from children and families into a range of exciting design concepts. These initial designs will now be shared with the community so that residents and young people can review the options and help shape the final direction of the project.
The aim is to develop a strong, community-backed funding strategy that could attract up to £180,000 of investment to create a high-quality play space that reflects the needs, creativity and aspirations of local children.
However, community voice remains central to the project.
Residents, parents, carers, young people and anyone with an interest in the park are encouraged to step forward, look at the proposals and share their thoughts. Community feedback will help shape the final design and strengthen funding applications.
Further opportunities to view the designs and have your say will be shared shortly.
If you would like to be involved, support the project or contribute ideas, please keep an eye on upcoming announcements or get in touch.
Together, we hope to create a play space that belongs to the whole community and gives local children a place to play, imagine and thrive.
Please indicate your support by giving this post the thumbs up 👍or if you are opposed to the development, please comment NO.
Please leave your details, in a comment if you want to come along on the journey with us. We have an open house at Our Place on Friday the 20th March between 3-5.15pm to see the park designer drawings and discuss anything with those trying to pull this together.
Your Voices Matter!