One contains a huge fort-like climbing frame with various slides and another climbing frame surrounded by play sand.The deadline for responses is Tuesday 6 May.

Tickets for adults range from £10-£12, with tickets for children aged 2-17 costing £13-£16, depending on whether you book for a peak or off-peak day and time.The interesting thing about the play area’s refurbishment is that locals get to vote for their favourite design.Another popular play park is Adventure Play in Windsor Park.All have inclusive areas suitable for wheelchair users.

Once the winning design is chosen, construction is scheduled to begin in winter 2025, with an expected opening in early 2026.A HISTORIC Victorian park has revealed plans for a huge new playground – and the design is being chosen by locals.The second design has a jungle theme with climbing nets, a sensory area and a quiet zone. There’s also a Roman zone with zip lines and swing seats.Each booked session lasts two hours.

Found in the heart of Colchester, the play area is about to become ten times more fun with huge attractions and even zip lines.Four separate designs for the park have been put forward.

Councillor Martin Goss, Portfolio Holder for Waste, Neighbourhoods and Leisure, said: “We are thrilled to reach this exciting stage of the playground refurbishment and to present these four fantastic design options. It’s set across 1.2 acres, first opened in 2023 and in it you’ll find a world of walkways, slides, sculptures, and treehouses. Another design is based on Colchester through time with Victorian, Medieval, Roman and Celtic themed areas.Martin Goss added: “The community’s input will help shape a much-loved space for children to play and families to enjoy for years to come. I encourage everyone to take part in the vote and help us create something truly special for Castle Park.”Colchester City Council has asked residents to choose which play area they’d like to see in Castle Park.There are different areas in the park for smaller children, such as mini climbing nets, tree stump trails, and swings.The announcement for the Castle Park playground revamp was made by Colchester City Council in summer last year – and now, the designs are in.

It also features the UK’s first roller slide which is a unique slide with rollers instead of a smooth surface.The fourth design also has zip lines, a bouncing area, wooden trail and picnic seating as well as a huge duck climbing frame.