Carryduff Play Park has reopened following a number of refurbishments through Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (LCCC)'s investment programme.

The council is investing £620,000 into redeveloping six local play areas.

Alderman Paul Porter, Chairman of the council's Leisure & Community Development Committee, said: "We're delighted to be reopening the council's fourth refurbished play park this year. I know the park has been well-used over the Easter holidays and it's great to see this newly modernised facility becoming a valued outdoor space for the community to enjoy.

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"The unique aspect of Carryduff Play Park is that, as well as having a safety surface and a range of play equipment, it also features a range of outdoor gym equipment for adults, which has been funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA). The gym equipment has been spread throughout the park so it can be used as part of an individual's daily walk or run.

"As a council, we're committed to creating places where people of all ages have opportunities to enjoy healthy and active lifestyles. And we're delighted to be working in partnership with the PHA to provide first-class outdoor facilities to our communities."

Queen Elizabeth II Play Park, Hillhall Play Park and Lambeg Play Park were the first play areas to be reopened as part of this year's refurbishment programme. Other play parks to open in the coming weeks are located at Moat Park (Dundonald) and Colby Park (Cairnshill).

(CM/MH)