Work completed on West End Park’s revamped play area
Monday, October 27, 2025
Wakefield Council has completed work on an £83k makeover of the play area at West End Park in Hemsworth. Providing local children with a new exciting and adventurous play area.
“Our award-winning parks and green spaces are the heart of our fantastic communities. The improvements to the park is part of our ongoing commitment to creating vibrant, accessible spaces for the local community.
“After consultation with local people and ward councillors, they told us that an improved playground with inclusive equipment was what they wanted.”
Cllr George Ayre, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change
Cllr Jack Hemingway, Deputy Leader of Wakefield Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Growth
The park’s new equipment offers a variety of play options. Children will have fun sliding, swinging, rocking and climbing. Upgrades include the installation of new swings, multiple new rotators, a seesaw and a roundabout. Plus, inclusive items such as a basket seat swing and an accessible springie.
Other additions to the park include a junior multi-play unit with four towers, to encourage challenging and adventurous play. With the new rock paper scissors and tumble turn play panel offering opportunities for interactive and sensory play.
In addition to the updated equipment, new safety surfacing has also been installed, as well as new bins and benches.