We have received an update from Urban&Civic, the master developers for Wixams, regarding the playpark in Harrowden Green (Village 4):
For the past four years, Harrowden Green Play Park has been a much-loved space where children from across our community have enjoyed playing, making friends, and creating memories.
Over time, like all well-used facilities, the play equipment has experienced natural wear and tear. Sadly, vandalism has also added to the strain, and despite regular repairs, we’ve now reached the point where further patch-ups simply aren’t enough to keep the equipment safe.
For this reason, we’ve taken the decision to close the play equipment within the park for the time being. The surrounding green spaces remain open and accessible, but we kindly ask parents, carers and the community to encourage children to steer clear of the closed equipment.
The good news is that we are already working closely with Central Bedfordshire Borough Council to review the play park and put in place plans to bring the equipment up to standard. Once complete, the Council will adopt the park and take on the responsibility for future maintenance, helping to secure its long-term future.
We know how important this play space is for families and young people, and we’re committed to making improvements as quickly and efficiently as possible. We’ll keep you updated and as soon as we have a confirmed re-opening date, you’ll be the first to know.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we complete this work.