Families in Liverpool\u2019s Chinatown will soon have a refreshed place to play as work begins on a major upgrade to the playground at\u00a0Great George Square.<\/p>\n
Liverpool City Council\u00a0is working with playground specialist\u00a0Wicksteed\u00a0to install a brand new play area, which has been designed in collaboration with local families.<\/p>\n
The new playground will feature a zodiac-inspired theme and include equipment suitable for children aged between four and 12.<\/p>\n
A range of inclusive play features will also be installed, including sensory play panels, swings and a wheelchair-accessible roundabout to ensure the space can be enjoyed by as many children as possible.<\/p>\n
Dual-language panels will appear throughout the playground, featuring phrases in Chinese as well as British Sign Language.<\/p>\n
The design is also inspired by the concept of\u00a0Anji Play, which encourages children to lead their own play experiences and choose their own level of challenge when using the equipment.<\/p>\n
Work on the new playground is expected to take around a month to complete and forms part of wider improvements around Great George Street.<\/p>\n
As part of the project, a ceremonial memorial garden will also be created to honour the history of Liverpool\u2019s Chinese community. Two traditional guardian lion statues, donated by the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester, will be installed later this year to celebrate the sister-city relationship between\u00a0Liverpool\u00a0and\u00a0Shanghai.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere in Chinatown, the council is also working with\u00a0Global Street Art\u00a0on a new mural as part of a wider public realm improvement project.<\/p>\n
The playground upgrade is part of a wider programme to improve play spaces across the city, with several sites already refurbished and more improvements planned in parks including\u00a0Everton Park.<\/p>\n
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