Site: Lynchet Close, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 7EY

Budget: £543,000

Age Range: Toddler, Junior & Teens. Adult for fitness equipment

Date Opened: 2-November-2023

Ranges: Aquatica

Brighton & Hove City Council unveils a major playground refurbishment project at Hollingdean Park play area, with a £543,000 budget. This project, in collaboration with Proludic, revitalises the community space and introduces facilities for teens and adults.

Located high above Brighton, Hollingdean Recreation Ground’s new design seamlessly incorporates the hills, sea, and city centre with wetpour graphics. A 6.5-meter lighthouse multiplay unit and a play panel paying homage to the town’s oldest cinema are the highlights. The lighthouse and Golgoth unit provide panoramic views of the sea and ideal vantage points for children.

The revamped design addresses the previous playground’s limitations for younger children and those with special needs. It features tactile elements, play panels, and accessible low-level equipment. The Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) unit was thoughtfully designed to promote inclusivity and reduce noise pollution. It offers multiple entrances/exits and coastal-themed flooring.

The new play area is expected to attract visitors from afar, with a cableway and wheelchair-accessible embankment slide. Amphitheatre-style seating around the lighthouse unit provides a gathering spot for parents and friends.

I loved that Proludic’s design focus has honed in on the identity of the surrounding Brighton & Hove area and embraced the dynamic city seaside vibe within this unique play space.

Tim Bird, Area Manager

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If you have a play project that you would like to discuss then please contact us on 0115 982 3980 or email us at info@proludic.co.uk.