Play equipment removed from Huddersfield's Greenhead Park over “safety concerns”
The unmistakable tall tower with a spiralling slide situated near to the tennis courts is no more
Part of the play area at Greenhead Park is being pulled down over safety concerns.
As the days get warmer, many head to the borough’s parks to enjoy the sunny weather and make the most of the outdoor facilities. However, some visitors to Greenhead Park could be surprised to find play equipment being taken apart.
The unmistakable tall tower with a spiralling slide situated near to the tennis courts is no more, with a digger now levelling the ground where it once stood. We asked Kirklees Council why this part of the play area was being dismantled and whether the public had been given any notice of these works.
In response, a Kirklees Council spokesperson said: “Signs were installed when we discovered safety concerns with the slide in the children’s play area in Greenhead Park and a decision was made to close the slide element to ensure the safety of visitors.
“Unfortunately these signs keep being removed due to anti-social behaviour and we are replacing them as quickly as we can. Contractors are now on site to remove the entire tower unit and make sure the area is safe for children to enjoy. Signs will be installed imminently to advise of the works.”