A ceremony has been held to mark the official opening of the new Kernan Play Park in Craigavon, Co Armagh.

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield was joined by contractors, elected members and council officials to cut the ribbon on the new facility.

Developed in collaboration with the local community and schools in the area, the new play park caters to children and young people up to the age of 14 and offers a mixture of equipment including junior and senior swings, an inclusive roundabout, basket, and cradle swing, as well as springers and spinners, and play panels. In addition, a range of seating has also been added so parents and guardians can come along and share in the children's play experiences.

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"What another great opening for another wonderful play park in our borough – and the sun even made an appearance to lift the celebrations," commented the Lord Mayor.

"With so much amazing play equipment on offer here in Kernan, this fantastic play facility provides local children of all abilities the freedom to play and learn together."

Farrans served as the lead contractor on the project with specialist playground equipment company Garden Escapes as subcontractor, which supplied and installed the new equipment.

This play park forms part of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's £4.75m play strategy, which will see a number of parks across the borough refurbished, alongside a commitment to non-fixed play, which is crucial to child development.