A refurbishment of the Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) in Stanningley Park has been welcomed as part of a £100,000 package of improvements which includes Rodley Park and Bramley Fall Woods playground.
The £50,000 installation of a new MUGA at Stanningley Park has replaced the old tennis courts, which have been in a state of disrepair for some time.
Improvements include:
- Resurfacing and relining the tarmac area
- Removal of the old goal posts and the installation of goal ends with attached fencing at either end of the area
- Additional basketball hoops
- Two new benches and two new bins.
Carol Hodgson, treasurer of Friends of Stanningley Park, welcomed the improvements. She said: “We are thrilled with the installation of the new MUGA at Stanningley Park.
“Friends of Stanningley Park is a group of committed volunteers who work extremely hard to bring improvements to our local green space and I’d like to thank Bramley & Stanningley’s councillors for discussing these improvements with our group and taking on board our suggestions.”
In a statement, Councillors Adele Rae, Tom Hinchcliffe and Kevin Ritchie (all Lab, Bramley & Stanningley) said: “Improving our local parks has always been a top priority for us. We’re delighted to have secured this funding which has vastly improved the facilities at Stanningley Park. It has been fantastic to see the new MUGA being used every day since the works were completed.”
The improvements to Stanningley Park come as the playgrounds at both Rodley Park and Bramley Fall Woods have also received investments.
Alongside the Calverley and Farsley councillors, the Bramley and Stanningley councillors have funded improvements to Rodley Park including:
- New climbing frame for younger aged children
- New seat spinner
- New games painted on the ground.
The investment into Bramley Fall Woods playground includes:
- A new toddler unit
- Repairs to the roundabout
- Resurfacing of the floor.
These improvements to local parks total over £100,000.
The improvements to the parks have been funded through the Inner West Community Committee CIL funding and Bramley and Stanningley Councillors Ward Based Initiative funding.
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