New children's playground to be built in Doncaster following £75,000 cash grant

Funding has been approved for the new and revamped facility at Barnsley Road playing field in Scawsby thanks to the £74,904 donation from FCC Communities Foundation.

The money will be used to renew the existing play park with new, challenging and interesting play equipment and the installation of new safety surfaces – with a greater focus on inclusion so the facilities can be used by all.

Coun Pat Haith, Chair of Brodsworth Parish Council, believes the facility will make a huge difference to the lives of people living in the area.

She says: “This project will provide a real boost to the people of Scawsby.

"It’s fantastic that FCC Communities Foundation has awarded us this money and we’re really looking forward to our play park taking shape over the next six months.”

Doncaster Council and Brodsworth Parish Councillor Leanne Hempshall said: “With our exciting plans to create a better park offer, we seized the opportunity to have a much more inclusive space.

"For children with special needs and disabilities, it is important to develop self-esteem and confidence enabling children and families to take on new challenges, experience the great outdoors together and ultimately achieve fundamental skills for life."

FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.

Penny Horne, spokesperson for FCC Communities Foundation, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting the Doncaster - Scawsby Barnsley Road Play Park project and pleased our funding will provide such a fantastic facility for children and young families within the area.

"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.”

Councilor Pat Haith hopes the new play park will be ready to use by March 2023.

She added: “The renewal of Barnsley Road Play Park in Scawsby will provide ability appropriate new play equipment suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.”