Lisburn Castlereagh Council Progresses £620k Play Park Upgrades

A newly refurbished play park has opened in the Lisburn Castlereagh area, marking the third park to be upgraded in the district this year.

Lambeg Play Park was opened as part of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s (LCCC) £620,000 investment into redeveloping its local play areas.

This follows the work on Queen Elizabeth II Play Park and the Hillhall Play Park which reopened last month.

Alderman Paul Porter, Chairman of the council’s Leisure & Community Development Committee, said: "We know the local community have waited with excitement and in anticipation for the reopening of Lambeg Play Park. It's a much valued space for the entire community and we're delighted to have modernised it to this first-class standard.


"As a council, we're committed to creating places where local people of all ages have opportunities to enjoy healthy and active lifestyles. Children's play facilities are so important on a number of levels. Playing outside helps children develop muscle strength, coordination, flexibility and fine and gross motor skills. By playing outdoors they also learn to explore their environment and gain self-confidence."

Play parks at Moat Park, Edgar Avenue and Colby Park are also set to reopen in the coming weeks as part of the council's refurbishment project.

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