Lonehill play park gets safety upgrade
City Parks begins work to install fall-safe surfaces at Lonehill’s children’s play area, promising a safer and more enjoyable space for local families.
Lonehill residents can look forward to a safer play environment for their children, as City Parks has officially appointed a contractor to install rubberised fall-safe surfaces at Lonehill Park.
The upgrade, which began on August 15, will see all the children’s play equipment fitted with rubberised surfacing, with the exception of one jungle gym that will be completed at a later stage.
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The project is expected to take about 10 days to finish, during which the play park will be closed for safety reasons.
Councillor David Foley, of Ward 94, welcomed the development, noting that the idea was first raised after Beverley Park received a similar upgrade in November 2023. “I requested City Parks to consider rubberising Lonehill’s play park back then, and I’m delighted to see the project taking shape now.”
Foley extended thanks to City Parks Region A manager Joseph Ndou for allocating the budget, as well as to his team who will oversee the project.
On behalf of residents, Lonehill Residents Association spokesperson Shelly Miller expressed their gratitude. “A big thank you to City Parks for making this happen. We really appreciate initiatives like this that improve our local spaces.”
The new surfacing will not only enhance the park’s safety; it also makes playtime more enjoyable for children in the community.
Families can look forward to returning to a refreshed, child-friendly park once the work is complete.
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