Play areas in Dudley parks reopen for youngsters to use
Eight play areas in parks in Dudley have reopened for youngsters to use over the school summer holidays.
Chiefs at Dudley Council made the move and installed new signs – advising of precautions in place – amid the virus.
Outdoor gyms at the eight parks have been opened – with 10 additional play areas set to open from next weekend.
Councillor Karen Shakespeare, cabinet member for environmental, highways and street services, said: "I’m pleased to announce we will be able to open play areas and gyms at eight of our parks from this weekend.
"It’s great news for parents who will be looking for things to keep their children occupied over the long summer holidays.
"Safety is still critical - we would urge parents and users to follow the appropriate guidance clearly signposted at parks to ensure social distancing is maintained to prevent the possible spread of the virus.
"We are currently reviewing the situation at other parks across the borough and will also look to re-open play areas and gyms there as soon as we can safely do so."
Playgrounds at Mary Stevens Park in Stourbridge, Priory Park, Wordsley Park, Stevens Park in Quarry Bank, Leasowes and Huntingtree Park in Halesowen, Silver Jubilee Park in Coseley and Netherton Park have each opened.
Bosses are hoping to open play areas in parks at Cot Lane in Kingswinford, Abbey Street in Lower Gornal, Buffery Park and Grange Park in Dudley, Wollescote Park in Stourbridge, and Sedgley Hall Farm Park in Sedgley.
Other sites include Hurst Green in Halesowen, Homer Hill in Cradley, Clayton Park in Coseley and School Drive.
The opening date for those parks will be confirmed as soon as possible on the council’s website.
