A new wood shelter has opened at Rushcliffe Country Park providing visitors with a sociable space and additional seating. Visitors can sit in the shelter whilst enjoying refreshments from the Coffee and Cake by the Lake café, which opened last Autumn.
The outdoor space features hard flooring with wheelchair friendly access paths and wheelchair accessible benches all within easy reach of the car park and toilets. This is the latest investment in the park as a part of a number of improvements by Rushcliffe Borough Council.
Some of the new improvements to the park include a new bookable meeting room, café, upgraded toilets, improved play area, electric vehicle charging points and pathway restoration work. The new shelter has been funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), part of UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda, providing funding for local investment.
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The structure is also being used as an outdoor education centre which is essential in teaching children the importance wildlife has to play in protecting our planet against climate change, aided by fun interactive displays courtesy of The Friends of Rushcliffe Country Park group.
Rushcliffe Borough Council Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Business and Growth Cllr Abby Brennan said: " The new café shelter is a great addition to the park and provides a wonderful space for people to rest, relax and socialise.
"We have supported a number of projects through our UKSPF allocation, and this new café shelter is an excellent example of how we are utilising the funding to enhance our facilities and benefit the local community."
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Transformation, Leisure and Wellbeing Councillor Jonathan Wheeler added: “We’re delighted to see visitors are enjoying the new outdoor café shelter at the Country Park.
“It’s another great investment for the park and the shelter is a fantastic spot for families to take some time out, enjoy refreshments amongst the picturesque setting by the lake.
“This project is part of our commitment to significantly invest in the Country Park, which attracts thousands of visitors locally and further afield, to provide high quality green spaces to promote health, wellbeing and recreational opportunities.”
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