CHILDREN have been making the most of a new play park that recently opened up in Alderholt.

The new play area, situated in the new Pennyfarthing Homes’ Oakwood Grove community, officially opened to the public last Friday (June 13).

Children embraced the sunshine as they tried out all the new equipment, which includes a seesaw, rocker and climbing house with a slide for smaller children, and a climbing wall, climbing net and poles for older children to swing on.

Backed by mature trees, the park provides a picturesque natural setting for grown-ups to enjoy, as well as their little ones.

Pennyfarthing Homes laid on free ice creams and face painting for children to enjoy, and the opening of the park saw a ribbon-cutting ceremony take place.

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Mark Adams, executive chairman at Pennyfarthing Homes, said: “We’ve already seen keen interest from many families in the aspirational lifestyle on offer at Oakwood Grove.

“We are thrilled to have now opened the lovely new playpark, providing an important outdoor space for children to climb, jump, run, swing, slide and generally enjoy adventuring in the fresh air.

“With benches for parents and carers to enjoy a well-deserved rest, the new playground is set to deliver a positive impact for Oakwood Grove residents and the wider community.”