Wharfemeadows Park to get £235,000 play re-vamp

12.00.00am GMT Thu 4th Feb 2010

Following consultation with residents a new children's play area is to be created using £235,000 of council funds.

Wharfemeadows Park in Otley is a large community park which has a skatepark,tennis courts, bowling greens, café, children's leisure complex, formal shrub and bedding areas and a children's playground in need of refurbishment.

A consultation was held last year and comments from residents have helped to shape the final design. The play area will have equipment suitable for children from toddlers to early teens with dog-proof fencing, litter bins and benches. Work is due to begin on-site in April and completion is expected in August.

Cllr Ryk Downes (Lib Dem, Otley and Yeadon) said:

"We have a great space here which is used and loved by the community but the children's play area is very tired and has been letting the side down. We now have funds to create what will be a wonderful area for the children and young people of Otley. Getting work started as soon as possible is now a priority so everyone can get the benefit this summer."