customer Case

Carden Park Playground

Case Details

Location

United Kingdom

Customer

Brighton and Hove City Council

Style

Freestanding, Play Systems, Corocord

Age Group

3+

Capacity

30+

Brighton's New Inclusive Outdoor Play Area

In 2020, Brighton and Hove City Council embarked on a capital refurbishment program to breathe new life into 45 pre-existing play areas. The council chose Carden Park - a rundown park in desperate need of an uplift – as one of their key sites for this project. The goal was to turn Carden Park into a multi-level hub of play, sport, and fitness for enjoyment by the entire community. Inclusive and accessible equipment was a must, as well as offering a clear progression route for children to follow as they grow.

"A lot of the feedback we’ve received from people is that they absolutely love the site. We’ve had emails and messages from families with children who have special needs, and the feedback we’ve received from them has been really special. One particularly memorable message we received was about a child signing ‘I’m having fun.’"

Steve Hyder, Play Development Officer, Brighton and Hove City Council

The Result? A Standout Play Area Offering Inclusive Playground Equipment for All

The finished project is a truly unique site, unlike anything the city has seen before. Spanning four levels, Carden Park offers a range of playground equipment to suit all ages—from toddlers to teenagers. Key features include KOMPAN’s wheelchair Moments Ramp System, a standout piece from our Elements Go range, the playground zip wire (flying fox), a wheelchair roundabout, and much more.

The feedback from residents has been overwhelmingly positive, with families even travelling from outside the city to use the facilities, proving this to be a landmark outdoor playground.

PHYSICAL

PHYSICAL

Games area to help elevate fitness, muscle and bone strength, motor skills and cognitive function.

Cognitive

Cognitive

Joy of learning: curiosity, understanding of causal relationships and knowledge of the world

SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL

SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL

A safe space to help children nurture their social skills through teamwork and provide a sense of belonging. Decreasing a Child's stress and increasing their joy while on holiday.

Creative

Creative

Joy of creating: co-creation and experimenting with materials

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