Welland Park and other district parks undergoing improvement works

Harborough District Council which is responsible for its upkeep and management has actioned a number of projects to enhance the park’s offering. 

The park, which hosts weekly junior park runs and is home to a popular community café, was recently celebrated for its 90th anniversary. 

Through UKSPF funding the park has had a new pétanque court, table tennis tables, signs, and the restoration of the old Bell Tower in the Rose Garden is nearly complete. 

The tennis courts are receiving a £70,000 refurbishment funded by the Lawn Tennis Association with a new free booking system introduced to allow more opportunities for players to use the courts and have certainty of playing time.

The dog walking area is having £17,000 spent on resurfacing to ensure the facility can be easily used by dog walkers all-year round. 

As part of an ongoing maintenance programme the equipment in the play area is being refurbished. So far, there have been upgrades to the seating in the sand pit area, the sale unit, toddler roundabout and rodeo unit. The old pirate ship and multi-play unit and springer will be replaced. 
The zip wire in Welland Park as well as the zip wires in other play areas across the Harborough district are also being repaired by the council. 

Cllr Darren Woodiwiss, Harborough District Council’s Cabinet lead for Environmental services and grounds maintenance, said: “These collective improvements continue to make Welland Park the special place it is for users of all ages. The variety of activities we have on offer continues to grow and we are looking at bringing the former bowls pavilion and bowls area back into use for the community too.

“It’s also not unusual for parts of the play area to be temporarily closed at this time of year for maintenance. We aim to carry out more disruptive works outside of peak summer periods to minimise inconvenience to users.”

The council is continuing to invest in its communities and community facilities that contribute significantly to better quality of life and the physical and mental wellbeing of residents. 

For more information about parks, including Welland Park visit: www.harborough.gov.uk/info/20013/parks_and_open_spaces