Monday, April 17, 2023

New-look Riverside Park takes shape

* Still under construction: the canal in front with the river and the bridge to the right and Plas Newydd towards the back of the picture.


* Valle Crucis Abbey is being built.

Development work at Llangollen’s Riverside Park appears to be coming along well.

Contractors are working on a raft of new features for the site through the Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics funding round for 2022/23 which is available to enhance parks and recreational spaces.

A new nine-hole bespoke mini golf is taking shape with holes representing places and features of interest within Llangollen and the Dee Valley.  

This will include an active travel interpretation map for the area and replaces the old course at the site.

Already you can see models of Valle Crucis Abbey, the famous Castle Street bridge, Plas Newydd, the river and canal.

New play equipment for the 5-12 year old age range is being installed. This will include multi-use climbing frame and basket swing.

Work is also underway at the bandstand to install electricity power points to increase opportunities for entertainment along with seating block created in to the bank area for spectators.

Green infrastructure has been introduced sat the park with trees to create shade, wildflower planting and shrub planting around the park.  

A green space area will be extended by introducing grass up to and around the blocked dragon area.  

Llangollen Fringe along with Llangollen Parks Community group and Llangollen Town Council have provided some of the match funding towards the project. 

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