2 days ago
New adventure playground opens with zip line and climbing frames
A new adventure playground has opened at Lepe Country Park in Southampton.
The play area, inspired by Lepe's D-Day history and coastal setting, features a zip line, obstacle course, climbing frames, and a den-building area.
The centrepiece is the 'Lepe Lighthouse', complete with a scramble net, firefighter's pole, and slide.
The project received £100,000 from New Forest District Council's Community Infrastructure Levy grant, with further support from Hampshire County Council.
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Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council's cabinet lead for universal services, said: "I'm delighted to open this fantastic new play space at Lepe Country Park.
"Thoughtfully designed to blend with the natural landscape, it offers an exciting experience for children of all ages, open just in time for the summer holidays."
Cllr Derek Tipp, New Forest District Council's portfolio holder for planning and economy, said: "We're sure it will continue to be an all-year-round community asset for residents and visitors."
