Folkestone’s Lower Leas Coastal Park reopens after £750,000 project

A new £750,000 coastal play park has opened in Lower Leas Coastal Park in Folkestone. This has elevated the existing site into the self-proclaimed “largest free adventure playground in the South-East”.

Folkestone & Hythe District Council sought to improve access throughout this destination site so users of all abilities could enjoy all 15 zones equally. Proludic were the company selected to take on the vision with a design that matched the scale of the Council’s ambition.

The Coastal Park’s biodiversity is reflected throughout the play space, with wildlife incorporated into the design. Bespoke timber climbing structures, rubbing posts and colourful plaques celebrate the natural surroundings. Children can also enjoy a downloadable activity sheet that encourages them to go off the beaten track. The destination site needed an epic focal point, this comes in the form of a gigantic 5-tower timber play structure ensuring users of all abilities can play together and experience the joy of playing at height. A unique Arborea unit wraps around a tree trunk and encourages children to get up close to nature and develop teamworking skills. Additionally, a bespoke Robinia bee unit offers the youngest visitors their first experience of climbing and sliding within a fenced area, as well as providing little ones with much-needed shade during the hot summer months.