At Clayton Brook in Chorley an existing recreation area has been remodelled to create a new playground.

The Green Spaces team has worked alongside Chorley Borough Council to develop plans to provide a better public facility for the 633 homes in the area.

Almost £150,000 has been invested in the project which has included the redesigning of pathways to provide better access to the area. This new space, which is situated at the heart of the Clayton Brook community, has provided a valuable facility for the 1,425 residents who live there – a quarter of which are aged under 20.

The project, which took two months to complete, involved close consultation with local residents, particularly young people. The council held a series of events to gather views on how the area could be improved. These ideas were drawn up by architects and a vote was held during a Young Peoples' Evening where the final design was agreed.

There is now a youth shelter, basket swing and climbing wall as well as equipment specifically for the sport of free-running, known as Parkour. This popular urban sport gives participants the chance to combine elements of gymnastics with tricks and stunts.