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Search the Public Notice PortalA long-awaited transformation is now complete at a much-loved community play park.
Bonnymead Play Park in Amesbury, set on the banks of the River Avon, has officially reopened following a major £510,000 refurbishment led by Amesbury Town Council.
The upgrade was prioritised by the town council in 2025. The project began in mid-April, with old equipment removed and repurposed.
Some of the recycled equipment has been moved to Lord’s Walk, and benches and tables have been offered to community groups.
The council selected a design by Proludic, which includes accessible play equipment following feedback from residents.
The park now features seven themed zones, including junior, sensory, swing, teen, and ninja areas.
The Mayor of Amesbury, Cllr Laura Knight, said: "Bonnymead Play Park’s refurbishment represents a major step forward in how we design inclusive public spaces in Amesbury. Our recent accessibility audit was central to this work. It gave us a clearer understanding of the barriers families were facing and directly shaped the choices we made, ensuring the new layout and equipment support children with a wide range of needs.
"Seeing Bonnymead transformed is incredibly rewarding. The new zones, the accessible features and the thoughtful design reflect the community’s feedback and the Council’s commitment to wellbeing and inclusion. We are genuinely excited to open this space."
Cllr Damian Kuczera has been campaigning to improve this park for almost 9 years.
He said: "It means a lot. It's great to have something in Amesbury that's for Amesbury, but that will hopefully attract people from outside the area as well.
"It's absolutely been worth the wait."
The next phase of development, expected to be carried out in the next month, will see a small toilet block installed nearby to support park visitors.
Elsewhere in Amesbury, six new play parks are being installed at the King’s Gate development, funded through section 106 contributions from Bloor Homes.
However, only three are currently being built, as the council is still waiting for the transfer of some land from the developer.
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