Progress update - late July 2026 - We are aware of the delay in completing the new Swallow Lane Play Park and we are also frustrated and let down that the play park has been out of action for so long. We are pushing our contractor to finish the work as soon as possible after encountering numerous delays. We are now waiting on the all weather surfacing to be laid and then the final health and safety checks of the play equipment.
In the meantime we would like to ask residents to make sure their children are not entering the fenced off area as this is classed as a construction site and is not safe.
Do remember we do have six other play parks across Fairford Leys which are open, along with lots of recreational space, all to enjoy within a short walk of this park.
Thank you for your patience and understanding and we do hope to have this park open again soon.
Coldharbour Parish Council is thrilled to announce that the main play park near Swallow Lane will soon undergo a complete transformation. The existing park will be replaced with a new modern jungle-themed play park, designed to provide fun and adventure for children aged 18 months to 14 years.
The new play park will feature:
All-weather surface area for year-round play
Two play towers – one for younger children and one for older children
Adventure trail to promote balance, climbing, and agility skills
Swing set - a toddler, junior and team swing, suitable for all children
Sensory activities to ensure accessibility for all
Seating and integrated coat hooks for parents and carers to make everyone’s life a little easier.
Overall scheme, click to enlarge (All images are artists concepts, final park may vary slightly)
The jungle theme will include stunning palm tree features and animal designs, creating a vibrant and imaginative environment for families, as well as promoting biodiversity awareness from an early age. For younger children specially selected equipment includes the new junior tower including a rope bridge, toddler swing and adventure trail. Older children can look forward to the larger tower including lookout posts, climbing nets and a big tubular slide, the rota bounce and challenging air rider. The addition of inclusive features such as the team (basket) swing and frog pinball sensory game ensure that every child can join in the fun.
Older children’s play tower and tubular slide
This upgrade reflects Coldharbour Parish Council’s commitment to improving every park we manage, following other recent enhancements across the area such as the Fitness Park on Brimmers Way. We continue to maintain many parks across our community ensuring all parks remain safe and fit for purpose.
The current Swallow Lane play park will close soon to allow work to begin, with the grand opening of the new park is expected in Summer 2026.
Junior Play tower and rope bridge for younger children