A FERNDOWN playground is to get a £1.2 million facelift.

The play park, on the King George V playing fields, will be revamped as part of the project to refurbish the facilities at the recreational centre.

Chairman of the King George V management committee, Cllr Julie Robinson, said: “The KGV trustees are very excited about the much-needed upgrade to this play park.

“Outdoor play is vital for children’s development and it is important the community has access to exciting and challenging play areas.

“ I am pleased that the new play area will meet the needs of our young people and will certainly be used and enjoyed by generations to come.”

The play park will have a zone for toddlers as well as equipment for children up to the age of 12 years old, including swings, roundabouts, climbing frames and net pyramids.

Ferndown Town Council selected the contractor HAGS to carry out the refurbishment.

Cllr Mike Parkes, chairman of the Project Group, who are overseeing the development, said: “The Project Group was very impressed with the design put forward by HAGS.

“It has a fantastic selection of equipment which is suitable for a wide range of children with ranging abilities.

“In developing the plans, the Town Council asked local school children what they would like to see in the park and the ideas and views from this have been incorporated into the final design.”

The park is currently closed to prepare for the works that will begin in January, and is expected to be complete by Easter 2020.