Flagship Playspace

The exciting project was made possible after funding was secured from the Big Lottery and Yeovil Vision.

Here are some pictures from the Official Opening in August 2009

What does the Playspace include?

Award winning architects Cracknell Ltd (previously Parklife Ltd) have created an imaginative playspace that incorporates the ideas of the children that were consulted and contains:

• Tree house walkways with rope bridges, net tunnels and climbing walls
• Shipwreck
• Skull and snake themed tunnel slides
• Aerial runway/zipline
• Tyre swing
• Large sand pit
• Water play
• Use of ground contouring, boulders and plants to enhance to landscape and create an interesting space for play
• Terraced seating area

Spooky news - the Skull Slide is now illuminated

The lighting in the Skull Slide that makes the eyes glow red was installed recently. With the new lights on the pavilion, this brings a successful conclusion the lighting aspects of the project.

The photos show the skull being illuminated and on 2 of the images you might be able to see 'light graffiti'. These pictures were achieved using a camera set on a long shutter speed and then making shapes and writing words using a torch. Have a try yourself - maybe you can do better!

Refreshments at the Galley

A new kiosk - known as 'The Galley' - opened recently selling hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice creams and children's pirate-themed merchandise.

Run by South Somerset District Council, the facility will open from 10am to 6.30pm throughout the summer holidays and on selected weekends during busy seasons.

Outdoor seating has also been provided outside the kiosk.

How the project progressed

April 2009 

May 2009 - Yeovil Youth Council Council get involved and help to paint the existing equipment

July 2009

Background information - what is the Flagship Playspace?

The Flagship Playspace is located at Yeovil Recreation Centre and aims to help children and adults across the district reconnect with the outdoors through natural materials such as sand, water and plants.

One of the most exciting aspects is that we asked you - our customers - to tell us what you wanted the Flagship Playspace to look like. The design will aim to provide an environment in which children can play freely, test their boundaries and have fun.

The Flagship Playspace aims to inspire the imagination while engaging with the exciting world of nature. The existing play area has been replaced and the area for the new playspace enlarged. The Flagship Playspace enhances the existing landscape and did not result in loss of open space or any trees.

Why create a Flagship Playspace?

The Flagship Playspace project emerged as part of the development of South Somerset District Council's Play Policy and Play Strategy which were formally adopted in March 2007. This project is separate to, and will not be affected by, the Sport Zone project. 

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