New Natural Play Area In Newbridge's Liffey Linear Park Open To The Public

Monday, 9 December 2024 13:52

The playground was designed in consultation with the local community

Kildare County Council has announced the opening of a brand new, natural play area in Liffey Linear Park, Newbridge.

The play area is designed to provide a fun and stimulating environment for children of all ages and abilities, while promoting interaction with nature.

The Natural Play Area boasts a variety of features designed to encourage imaginative and active play in a natural setting, including:

Stone boulders for climbing and informal seating
A sand play area with a fixed table for digging and building
A mound with a tunnel for climbing and exploring
Climbing logs and structures for testing strength and agility
Stepping posts for developing balance and coordination
A contoured, grassed mound for running and playing

The playground was designed in consultation with the local community.

Speaking on the opening day of the Natural Play Area at Linear Park, Newbridge, Sonya Kavanagh, Chief Executive of Kildare County Council said “Our goal is to give children an opportunity to appreciate and understand the natural world through exploration and creative play. We want families and children to engage with nature while they discover this new Natural Play Area along with the existing Fairy Trail.”

Mayor of Kildare/Newbridge Municipal District, Cllr Peggy O Dwyer said; “This newly created play space is just the beginning for the Newbridge area. I hope that this new feature will benefit all the children, both local and those who are visiting. This equipment really helps to generate creative thinking and get children, of all abilities, out playing. It's here for families to discover as they go on a stroll and enjoy the surrounding areas”.

The new play area is now open to the public.

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