Plans for new splash park revealed

A computerised rendering of what the new splash park will look like. It includes a large blue tiled paddling pool with sloped access and a number of different fountains and types of play equipment. Image source, Swindon Borough Council
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The splash park is set to be opened in time for summer

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Pictures of a brand new public splash park have been revealed.

Swindon Borough Council shared several pictures of the new facility at Coate Park on social media.

The £475,00 project is designed to be fully accessible and is set to include a paddling pool, water features and games.

It has also been announced that it will be opened in time for the summer, with work due to start in the coming weeks.

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The new facility includes a number of features designed to make it fully accessible

The new design was created after a survey and focus group were carried out last year, and will feature a sloped design allowing wheelchair users to access the paddling pool.

The splash park will also incorporate rumble strips, handrails and interactive elements located outside the main water feature.

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A new accessible play park was installed in Coate Park last year

The announcement comes a little more than a year after a new play park also opened at Coate Water.

This new facility was also made fully accessible, after campaigning led by local group Mums on a Mission.

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