New revitalised play space for Stockton’s Ropner Park

Ropner Park in Stockton-on-Tees has a rich heritage as the area’s only Victorian-era park, but after years of heavy use, its playground required an extensive overhaul.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (SBC) appointed Sutcliffe Play to develop a design which would inject the park with new life. As part of the plans, Sutcliffe Play installed a range of new equipment, integrating them alongside existing items. According to the brief by Stockton Council, the new additions needed to challenge able young visitors, while guaranteeing inclusivity for children living with many different disabilities. The finished space includes a new, imposing central tower providing a visual “wow factor”. It’s surrounded by a range of supporting pieces, including Sutcliffe’s new Medical Activity Centre, as well as ‘Pablo Penguin’ and ‘Wilbur Whale’ Springies.

Meanwhile, children of all abilities will find fun with the Inclusive Wheelchair Roundabout and an Inclusive Group Seesaw.

Tony Raine from SBC said: “Sutcliffe Play delivered a fantastic new playground which the entire community loves.”