SPORTS & PLAY
INCLUSIVE DESTINATION PLAY AT EDISFORD BRIDGE RIVERBANK PARK
The completed scheme has transformed the previously undeveloped site into a major inclusive destination play space, combining accessible routes and surfacing with a varied selection of themed play experiences for a broad range of ages and abilities.
The Council commented:“ Despite some early delays relating to planning permission, the project progressed extremely well. We were very happy with the installation team. The finished scheme is exactly as we had planned and envisaged, and we are very pleased with the overall result. We believe Edisford Bridge Riverbank Park will become a popular year-round facility, attracting both local residents and visitors from further afield.”
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Ribble Valley Council set out to create one of the North West’ s leading destination playgrounds at Edisford Bridge Riverbank Park in Lancashire, transforming a previously undeveloped area of land into a high-quality play space for local families, walkers and visitors. The brief called for an inclusive and accessible facility that could be enjoyed throughout the year, with new pathways and surfacing alongside an iconic centrepiece suitable for wheelchair users and children of all abilities.
Wicksteed worked closely with the Council to develop a comprehensive design proposal, supported by a detailed ten-page submission booklet illustrating the different play zones, key features and opportunities within the scheme. Designed to appeal to children from toddlers through to teenagers, the play area combines river and natureinspired theming with a wide variety of physical, social and sensory activities.
Inclusivity was central to the design. The Universally Inclusive Boron, inclusive ground trampoline, Swirl Roundabout and wheelchairaccessible picnic tables create opportunities for children of all abilities to play together, while sensory features including a Colour Wheel Kaleidoscope, Eco- Rain Wheel, Taste & Smell Totem, sensory pathway and interactive panels encourage exploration and discovery. Older children can enjoy more adventurous play on the Pendle Hill Tower, HMS Edisford Multiplay, 20m steel cableway, Hurricane Swing and agility trail, providing a rich mix of climbing, balancing, swinging, spinning and imaginative play.
Following the award of the project, Wicksteed also supported the Council through the planning permission process. Although this was a lengthy process, the necessary approval was successfully secured, allowing the project to progress to installation between June and August 2026. sales @ wicksteed. co. uk 01536 517028
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