Newton Tony Parish Council

The play area at the Memorial Hall & Recreation Ground in the beautiful village of Newton Tony had served the community well for years. However, time had taken its toll; the equipment was looking tired, worn down, and was in desperate need of a complete overhaul.

Newton Tony Parish Council reached out to us with a clear mission: safely remove the existing structures and replace them with a modern, multi-functional play area complete with double swing bays, climbing towers, safety surfacing, and secure fencing.

The design process

Before our design team picked up a pencil, we sat down with local councillors and conducted thorough site visits. At Home Front Outdoor Play, understanding a community's needs and objectives is always our first priority.

During these consultations, one core objective stood out: the new play area had to be inclusive. The council wanted a space where children of all ages and physical abilities could seamlessly play alongside one another. With this brief in hand, our designers got to work creating a bespoke outdoor environment.

This project involved removing their existing metal play area, groundwork and landscaping, and installing a new play area. 

The solution

A timber play area designed and installed for the community of Newton Tony to play on for years to come. 

Featured play equipment:

• The 'Ridgeway' Climbing Frame: Specially designed as a smaller, low-level climbing frame to build confidence in younger children and toddlers.
• The 'Mountain & Jungle' Towers: Two impressive play towers connected by an exciting rope bridge and a crawl tunnel, perfect for older children seeking adventure.
• Double Swing Bay: A versatile setup featuring two secure toddler cradle seats alongside two traditional flat seats.
• Inclusive Roundabout: A flush-to-the-ground roundabout designed so children of all abilities—including wheelchair users—can enjoy the thrill of spinning together.
• Interactive Activity Panels: Low-level, sensory play panels installed at ground level, encouraging collaborative play for everyone.
• Natural Safety Surfacing: To maintain the beautiful, rural aesthetic of the recreation ground, we utilised high-durability grass mats that allow the natural lawn to grow through while providing excellent impact protection.