THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY-
LED OUTDOOR SPACES
COMES TO FULHAM
Playinnovation, the innovator of inclusive outdoor
activity spaces, in partnership with London Borough of
Hammersmith & Fulham Council, The Field Road Tenants &
Residents Association; have teamed up to create one of the
most innovative and unique Family Inclusive Sports Areas
in the UK.
The formidable partnership has re-energised and brought to
life an area which was previously dis-used and tired.
Now sits a colourful, vibrant and innovative multi-use
games area, jam packed with opportunities for physical and
mental activity, featuring Playinnovation’s new sensory
‘Hype Courts’ Basketball boards, educational target games,
table tennis tables, traverse walls and gym equipment from
The Great Outdoor Gym Company.
The space is now fun, vibrant, and fully set for physical
activation of people of all ages and abilities.
The process, which involved spending time to listen to the
thoughts, feedback, feelings and emotions of the community
on and around the Field Road Estate in Fulham, enabled
the Playinnovation design team to create a scheme which
captured the very essence of what community life is like in
this lively London suburb.
It has transformed a low-use area into one, which is being
used and enjoyed by all. The project has already attracted
positive reviews and feedback and has been a beacon of
community cohesion.
Rene Biro, Vice Chair of Field Rod TRA commented:
“This amazing new space will bring our community closer.
The area has been designed with care and attention to bring
the local community closer by promoting a healthy lifestyle
with an array of interactive games in the heart of Fulham.”
Marco Boi, the CEO and founder of Playinnovation said:
“The environment in which we live, work and play has a
huge impact on our happiness and wellbeing. Therefore,
to collaborate and work with not only Hammersmith and
Fulham Council but the Tenants and Residents Association
too resulted in one of the best installations we’ve completed
to date.”
www.playinnovation.co.uk
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