Parents concerned about the impact of an "outdated" park have called for the site to be regenerated. Arno Vale Recreation Ground, Woodthorpe, has been popular with children for many years, but parents now believe it is time for some investment to go towards a "theme" that could make the area more appealing to younger people.
Local residents say the area, known locally as the helicopter park, is "underutilised by local children" due to it "offering little in the way of exciting activities". One grandmother stated the metal climbing frames, which are "not very nice on the eye", could pose a danger to children if they were to slip and fall.
Gedling Borough Council has previously announced works in the pipeline to improve several parks and open spaces across the borough. Parents have now had their say on some of the renovations they would like to see, with one person pointing to the "pirate-themed" Carrington Park as a potential idea.
