A popular Milton Keynes play area is set for major upgrades as part of the city council’s commitment to outdoor play spaces.

The main play area at Fiveways in Heelands Park will be transformed into a modern and accessible space with new play equipment including trampolines and a double zipwire, upgraded surfacing and landscaping, and new benches and picnic tables.

The project comes as part of the City Council's wider commitment to rejuvenate play parks across the city, helping children enjoy outdoor spaces closer to home. The council manages almost 400 play areas across the city.

Working in partnership with Bradwell Parish Council, the scheme has secured £100,000 from the national fund, the FCC Community Action Fund. The remainder is being paid for by the Parish Council and the City Council using contributions from housing developers.

A popular Milton Keynes play area is set for major upgrades as part of the city council’s commitment to outdoor play spaces.

placeholder image — A popular Milton Keynes play area is set for major upgrades as part of the city council’s commitment to outdoor play spaces.

Cllr Kerrie Bradburn, Cabinet Member for Environment said : "Play areas are an important part of our communities, giving children opportunities to be active, make friends and enjoy the outdoors close to home.

“We’re delighted to work with the parish council and use money from developers to invest in a high-quality outdoor space and a more varied and accessible play area for local families in Heelands."

Leon Gilpin, Chair of Bradwell Parish Council said: "Bradwell Parish Council has been saving funds over recent years to invest in Heelands and considers the Parish Council's contribution of over £80,000 in the play area to be a worthy investment to benefit the communities of both Heelands and across the road, Bradwell Common."

Work is expected to begin later this year, with construction scheduled for early 2027.