What would your dream urban sports park look like?
On 23rd October we welcomed pupils from three Portrush primary schools to a design workshop, working alongside Betongpark, the specialist skatepark and landscape designers appointed to help develop the proposals for the new Metropole Park Urban Sports Park.
The aim was simple: to give local children the opportunity to get involved, share their ideas and help shape a space that they, their friends, and future generations can enjoy.
Armed with plenty of imagination and creative thinking, the children explored what makes a great park, the activities, and facilities they would love to see, and how the space could become somewhere for everyone to enjoy.
From exciting urban sports features and adventurous play ideas to places to hang out with friends, the workshop generated a fantastic range of suggestions. The children approached the challenge with real enthusiasm, demonstrating just how much creativity and fresh thinking young people can bring to the design process.
Working with the Betongpark team gave pupils the opportunity to think like designers, explore possibilities and turn their ideas into potential features for the park.
Hearing directly from children is an important part of making sure the proposals reflect the people who will use the park. Their ideas, perspectives and enthusiasm provide a valuable contribution as the design develops.
A big thank you to the Portrush primary schools, all the pupils and teachers who took part, and the Betongpark team for helping make the workshop such an enjoyable and productive session.
