'Children don't have enough space to play'
Post categories: Llangollen,ÌýMold,ÌýRhyl,ÌýRuthin,ÌýWrexham
| 08:29 UK time, Tuesday, 13 October 2009
We hear it said frequently that children don't 'play' as much as they should or used to because of their favoured game consoles and computers.
And now we hear that even if they wanted to, they don't have nearly enough outside space to play - and with the right equipment on which to play. [Â鶹Éç News: ]
I can hear some of you already: 'It wasn't like that in my day!'
So, how much space is needed? According to the story, six acres (2.4hec) of open space should be set aside per 1,000 people. What do you make of that? That's one thing North east Wales is blessed with - space.
The story goes on to say Wrexham council found a shortage of children's equipped playgrounds in 33 of its 35 community council areas.
That sounds like an expensive job to put right. Money aside, is it simple enough to say 'build them and they will come'?
By the way, we've put together a guide to town parks and Wrexham has some great examples, complete with play equipment: , and .
PS. Check out the new contrapation at Llay play park [within the grounds of Alyn Waters Country Park]. It's a roundabout like no other from which you dangle by your arms - great fun!]
