New £100k play park for Portadown officially opened by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council

This new park, built by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, caters to children and young people up to the age of 14.

It offers a mixture of equipment including junior and senior swings, an inclusive roundabout, basket, and cradle swing, as well as springers and spinners, and play panels. In addition, a range of seating has also been added so parents and guardians can come along and share in the children’s play experiences.

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Along with the help of contractors, elected members and council officials, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield cut the ribbon at Kernan Play Park.

The new play park – which was developed in collaboration with the local community and schools in the area – was built by Farrans with Garden Escapes as a subcontractor who are the specialist playground equipment company who supplied and installed the new equipment.

“What another great opening for another wonderful play park in our borough – and the sun even made an appearance to lift the celebrations,” said the Lord Mayor.

“With so much amazing play equipment on offer here in Kernan, this fantastic play facility provides local children of all abilities the freedom to play and learn together.”

This play park forms part of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s £4.75m play strategy, which will see a number of parks across the borough refurbished, alongside a commitment to non-fixed play, which is crucial to child development.

For more information, contact Joan Noade, Play Development Officer at ABC Council on 07515 607 472.