Newmans Lane Playground Official Opening

Published: 14 March 2025

PRESS RELEASE

Opening of new Newmans Lane Children’s Playground

On Friday 14 March, Loughton Town Council was proud to officially open the new Newmans Lane Playground, adjacent to Rectory Lane.

Loughton’s Town Mayor, Cllr Katie Valentine, cut the ribbon to declare the new facilities open. We were so pleased to see representatives from Oakview School, especially the children (regular users of the playground) who made sure they tried all the apparatus on the day.

The old playground, although functional, had been looking rather shabby, tired and lacked a number of accessible features that a modern playground should be providing.

On a very tight budget Loughton Town Council was able to spend £95,000 on the playground revamp. We are very grateful to Epping Forest District Council for providing £30,000 of this funding via the UK Government ‘United Kingdom Prosperity Fund’.

A big thank you to ‘Proludic’ the playground manufacturer, who delivered the project on schedule and have been very cooperative and user friendly throughout the scheme.

The Newmans Lane playground is now the most inclusive play area in Loughton, with new and innovative play equipment. The new apparatus includes a 3 tower & slides play unit, a wheelchair accessible roundabout and an inclusive jeep. The new zip wire is also proving a popular attraction. The playground has been open for a few weeks now and has been very well received. We have already noticed a significant increase in visitors (compared to the old playground).

Enjoy

For more information contact:

Mark Squire (Town Clerk)

Tel: 020 8508 4200

Date: 14 March 2025

 Official opening by the Town Mayor, Cllr Katie Valentine, of Newmans Lane Playground.

 Town Mayor, Cllr Katie Valentine at opening of new playground in Newmans Lane.