Articles
Work set to begin on £100,000 Valley Road playground improvements
Date Posted: 2:18 PM on Thu, 20 March 2025
Gedling Borough Council is pleased to announce that work to transform Valley Road Playground in Carlton will begin on 24 March, thanks to a £100,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation.
The improvements will see new play equipment installed, including a 30m zip line, swings, monkey bars, and a range of accessible and inclusive facilities such as a wheelchair-accessible seesaw, two DDA-compliant trampolines, a basket swing, and interactive play panels. Some of the existing equipment and flooring will also be refurbished.
To accommodate these developments, the playground will be temporarily closed for approximately 4-6 weeks from 24th March. However, it is expected that the completed project will offer long-term benefits and enjoyment for local families.
Penny Horne, FCC Communities Foundation Grant Manager, says: “We’re delighted to be supporting the Carlton - Valley Road Recreation Ground Play Area Refurbishment project and pleased our funding will provide such a fantastic facility for children and young families within Carlton and the surrounding neighbourhoods. FCC Communities Foundation is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that make a difference to local communities and we’re really looking forward to seeing this one take shape soon.”
Marie Spinks, Chair of the Friends of Valley Road Playing Field, said:
"This project has been a long time in the making, and we’re so excited to see it finally come to life. The local community has been incredibly supportive, and we can’t wait to welcome families back to enjoy the new and improved playground."
Councillor Viv McCrossen Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Natural Habitat, said:
"Investing in our parks and play areas is a priority for Gedling Borough Council. We know how valued these spaces are by our residents, and this project, in partnership with FCC Communities Foundation and the Friends of Valley Road, will ensure the playground is a fantastic space for children of all abilities to enjoy."
The park is leased to Gedling Borough Council by Nottinghamshire County Council, which has also supported the project.