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Proludic have a design-led philosophy, each of our product ranges tells a story – from themed to natural, urban to inclusive. We have a wide variety of equipment to cater for all playground needs. If you’re after something a little different, we also offer a bespoke service where we can create something unique and special. We can also help with: . Access to all product downloads: 2D DXF, 2D/3D DWG files and images (JPEG) so that you can easily add them to design proposals . CPD certification members allowing us to offer a variety of CPD seminars based on play-related topics Bespoke design solutions . Over 400 products in our portfolio with a new product range launched every year . Offer timber and metal material solutions to suit a range of environments and schemes . All products hold structural guarantees of 25 years . Active participants of the API (Association of Play industries) . CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment) and Constructionline approved . All products are independently tested and certified to EN1176 for play and EN16630 for sport
French Weir Client: Swan Paul Architects . Address: French Weir Close, Taunton, TA1 1XJ Budget: £160,000 . Age Range: all ages Challenge French Weir Park is a beautiful green open space which has a river running alongside it. Taunton Dean Council and Swan Paul Architects wanted to make it the focal point within the community where families can meet and socialise, but in keeping with its local surroundings. A Landscape led approach was key. The challenge was its location, it sits on a flood plain meaning that changes in levels and barriers on both play equipment and the landscape had to be kept to a minimum. Solution Proludic and Swan Paul Architects created an area from the community wish list for junior children upwards, this included a multi play unit from our Ixo range which is one of the more challenging pieces of equipment. This has minimal panels so should the area flood it won’t affect the flow of water. In addition to this, equipment from our dynamic range was also specified, which is designed with extreme sports in mind. The area has now become a key park and loved by all in the local community. It has clean pathways which makes it accessible for all and peaceful seating areas. Client response “We worked with Proludic on a successful collaborative project in which they had to fit the right play equipment into our overall design approach. It’s a great area that had fantastic community support from the outset of the project and is truly enjoyed by everyone.” Louise Baugh, Senior landscape Architect, Swan Paul
French Weir Proludic Ltd The play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qa Tel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
higher holway Client: Taunton Deane Borough Council . Address: Rowan Drive, Taunton, TA1 2QL . Budget: £130,000 . age Range: all ages & abilities Challenge Taunton Deane Borough Council wanted to create a play area that reflected the real needs of the community and transform the flat green space into a showcase site. Taunton Deane had already undertaken extensive resident consultation regarding the need for a play area on one of their large open public spaces. They engaged with Swan Paul Partnership, a local Landscape Architect firm to work on the look and feel of the site. The challenge lay in finding a partner play company who could realise the vision. Solution The work started in June 2008 and Proludic were selected for this project due to their experience and expertise in the area of consultation and innovative equipment range. The result was an area designed to maximise the play value. The whole area is intended to have something for all age groups and has been well received by the public, and more importantly, the users. Client response “Together a team of professionals and young people have created a unique play space for Taunton. It looks fantastic and the young people love it.” Karen Hughes, Taunton Deane Council
higher holway Proludic Ltd The play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qa Tel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Contact Us Telephone: 01159 823 980 email: [email protected] website: www.proludic.co.uk Address: The Play Hub, Bradmore Business Park Loughborough Road, Bunny Nottinghamshire NG11 6QA
summerfield play area Client: welwyn hatfield borough council . Address: summerfield, hatfield, al10 8lp . Budget: £31,000 . Age Range: 2-12 yearsChallengeWelwyn Hatfield Borough Council were looking to revamp this tired and basicplay area for the local residents as part of their annual redevelopmentprogramme. Proludic were chosen to reinject some life and vitality back intothe park and to provide more play opportunities alongside new play equipmentand surfacing.SolutionSummerfield play area has been given a full jungle-themed makeover! The new TEMAAdventure multi-play unit features a climbing wall, alphabet snake and moveable leafpanels which all provide some form of educational and tactile play experiences. A newmini balancing circuit has also been installed to help young ones develop balance andcoordination skills. This project just goes to show that you don’t have to have a hugebudget to provide fun, challenging and exciting play facilitiesClient response“Play areas are key for children’s development and the way the equipment is designed hasprogressed so much in recent years. This new play area gives local children more opportunities tolearn and develop new skills whilst having lots of fun!” - Rachel Walsh, Playground Team Leader, WHBC
summerfield play areaProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
welland park Client: Harborough District Council . Address: Welland Park Road, Market Harborough, Leicester, LE16 9DN . Budget: £300,000 . age Range: all ages & abilitiesChallengeThe project brief for Welland Park was to revamp the area into a state ofthe art play park that worked with other facilities in the area. The aim was todevelop a ‘Destination Park’ where local people from neighbouring communitiescould enjoy the day out together.SolutionProludic wanted to create an area suitable for all ages and abilities and this issomething Welland Park provides. The Toddler area includes a beach style Hawaii unitwith sand surfacing and a water unit. For younger children this is an engaging area whichrepresents visiting the seaside for the day. Junior to Teen aged children can enjoy theDynamic sports equipment on offer. This includes a Rodeoboard, which is a challenging itemand takes its inspiration from Windsurfing. The central area of the park has an impressivetall Volcano tower with a tubular slide and varying climbing levels that all children canaccess. This unit creates a real focal point for the park and has now been named as ‘GreenFlag’ Destination Park.Client response“It’s raising the bar for play areas across the country!” Matthew Bills, Public Spaces Manager, Harborough District Council
hednesford park Client: Cannock chase distric council . Address: rugeley rd, Cannock, Stafford Budget: £300,000 . Age Range: Toddler, junior and familiesChallengeAfter obtaining Heritage Lottery Funding, Cannock Chase wanted to refurbishthe entire park with new play and teen areas, a skate area, access paths andpavilion.They wanted an innovative concept design to be delivered that evidenced addedvalue features that included inclusivity.SolutionProludic were chosen as the preferred partner, using the local mining heritage and naturereserve as the main inspiration for their design submission.In the design we included several unique features that blended in with the existing naturalenvironment: A large central seating area in the shape of the mining wheel, a big Amazonthemed multi play tower creating a key focal point and a hand pump which works along theriver bed.In the teen area, a parkour and dynamic play zone has been created, to give older childrena hub for activity and fun.Client response“I am delighted to open this fantastic play area for local children. This project has been achievedthrough rigorous consultation and delivered through the hard work and effort of the localcommunity, partners and council officers” - Councillor Christina Mitchell
hednesford parkProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
welland parkProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
urbanix multi site Client: warwick district council . Address: Redland Rec and Priory Pools (Leamington spa and warwick) . Budget: £20,000 . Age Range: 14 years +ChallengeWarwick District Council recognised the need for more people to becomeactive in their everyday lives. They wanted facilities which harmonised withthe natural surroundings, rather than standing out from them. They wantedtwo small sites of outdoor gym equipment, enabling more people to haveaccess AND be active.SolutionProludic were able to meet the Councils challenge, by delivering our unique outdoor gymrange - Urbanix. both of the sites featured some of the same items for familiarity and alsosome different items to create diversity. The hydraulic piston based system had never beenused before in Warwick, but having seen the success in other areas it soon became a hugehit with staff and members of the public.We were able to install our equipment with a super-fast turnaround. ittook only 3 weeksfrom receiving the order to site completion. With an average lead time of 6-8 weeksWarwick district council were thrilled with the speedy installation of ourequipment.Client response“I was really impressed by the speed of service and quality of installation of the new GymEquipment at both sites. The quality of the piston on the gym equipment really opens the facilities upto wider audience and we couldn’t be happier with the project as a whole. We had everythinginstalled and signed off within 3 weeks of order, which is great as it is open to the public a lotquicker than we first thought”
urbanix multi siteProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Reedswood park trim trail Client: Walsall council . Address: reedswood park, Walsall, ws2 8xd Budget: £14,000 . Age Range: 14+ChallengeReedswood park is a busy Park centred in Walsall, that has a lot of differentuser groups looking to keep fit in a range of ways. Walsall Council werelooking for some challenging and robust, static trim trail equipment tocomplement their existing outdoor gym equipment.SolutionProludic delivered an innovative and testing circuit, from our M eta l Trim Trail range. Thisticked all the right boxes for the client, with the galvanised steel posts offering longlasting durability that the client was after.The items chosen allowed for a complete workout and structured in such a way thatthe different body parts were worked at different times allowing for rest and recoveryin-between each station.Client response“We chose Proludic as our preferred supplier as they scored highly on all aspects of the brief.The Trim Trail supports Walsall’s Health and Well-being priorities and is an excellent facility forpeople to use and enjoy” Clive Morrison, strategic development officer
Reedswood park trim trailProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Landmarks of Wakefield Themed Play Area Client: wakefield council . Address: Painthorpe Lane, Wakefield WF4 3HQ Budget: £60,000 . Age Range: junior & ToddlerChallengeAt PainThorpe their Current play facility was very limited, only catering forvery young children. Some of the items of play equipment were removed and notreplaced. Through consultation it was identified that the playground needed tobe extended so that it was suitable for children up to 12 years old. newequipment will be installed and the playground will become a valuablecommunity resource.SolutionWe decided upon a themed proposal that celebrates the unique Landscape of the City andDistrict of Wakefield.The Toddler Zone was designed to have a colourful area, which re-creates the City andDistrict of Wakefield’s unique landscape, focusing on both a built and natural.Environment.Using a selection of themed items we recreated the Chantry Bridge which is situated acrossthe River Calder and Wakefield Cathedral’s Clock Tower and also used Themed groundgraphics.Client response“The Proludic design stood out for us because of the overall aesthetics, it added colour andinterest without been too intrusive (as this is a highly residential area), the theme of the City ofWakefield was relevant to the area and lent itself to some imaginary play items (bridge, boat andstepping stones) which children could easily grasp and relate to the fact that it was a residentialarea and the overall play area is pleasant to look at whist at the same time provides good playvalue.” Claire smith—street scene engagement officer
Landmarks of Wakefield Themed Play AreaProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
St George’s Green Client: East Riding of Yorkshire Council . Address: St George’s Green, Goole, DN14 6WA . Budget: £60,000 . Age Range: toddler & juniorChallengeThe public open space is located within a housing estate with many youngfamilies who were having to travel by car to their nearest suitable play area.This encouraged residents to ask for new play equipment to supplement theexisting ball games unit. Community consultation was carried out and childrendrew pictures of the equipment they most wanted to play on. The aim of theproject was to provide a fun and challenging play experience for local childrenup to the age of 12 and with varying abilities. The overall design had to cater forthe needs of residents and their visiting families and friends.SolutionProludic Ltd were selected from many to deliver this project as we clearly evidencedconsideration and inclusion of the items of play equipment specifically requested by localchildren during community consultation. In our proposal we offered accessible, inclusive,fun and challenging play opportunities for up to 50 children simultaneously. The client andcommunity agreed that we had optimised the space, allowing for freedom of movement whilstincorporating the maximum possible amount of play value for all.Since installation we asked one of the local children their thoughts on the play area “It isa good park and we enjoy coming here because its one of the best parks in the area”.Client response“The local residents have wanted a play area here for many years now. The Play Area has been agreat success and is incredibly popular with the local children. I think it was great we got theminvolved when choosing the equipment” Fiona Thompson, Senior Play Officer
St George’s GreenProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Halliford Park Client: Spelthorne Borough Council . Address: Spelthorne Borough Council Budget: £50,000 . Age Range: 4-10 yearsChallengeSpelthorne Borough Council are responsible for 33 playgrounds across thearea. Each of these play areas boast modern and challenging equipment thatis built to excellent safety standards. To maintain these high standards,Spelthorne wanted to refurbish the existing facilities at Halliford Park.SolutionThe focal point of the park was the Kanope Multiplay Unit. Encompassing several playactivities in the unit, it allows children to climb, slide balance and navigate. The park isheavily themed with the use of locomotive train and frog seesaw. Themed Equipment helpscapture childrens’ imaginations and can also explain the history of the area. The wetpourdesign has a large green parakeet in it to reflect the number of ring necked para-keet thathave colonised the area since escaping from Shepperton Film Studios some years ago.Client response“The project brief was to build a high quality play facility that was in-keeping with the rest of thepark. Proludic were chosen to undertake the project as they offered the best option available.” - Derek James, Parks Manager
Halliford ParkProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
National Park Gem! Client: South lakeland District Council . Address: Rothay Park, Ambleside, South Lakeland, LA22 9DG . Budget: £160,000 . Age Range: All Ages and abilitiesChallengeSouth Lakeland District Council were looking for a partner to create aDestination Park, that would sit within the beautiful location of Ambleside inthe Lake District. The Park needed to attract families and cater for a wide agerange from toddlers through to teenagers. The Council wanted to the park toblend into the surroundings but also to spark imagination, be fun and excitingfor the user.SolutionThe project immediately inspired Proludic’s designers, finding inspiration from thesurrounding architecture such as the Church. Using some of the shapes and coloursthroughout the design. Further consultation with the local primary school gave Proludiceven more ideas.Proludic created a Jungle adventure that was exciting and allowed children to use theirimagination to create their own stories. The park sits harmoniously within its surroundings.Client responseProludic’s design blew us away, we had never had such a landslide agreement when awarding aproject! Proludic worked in partnership with the council really listening to our needs, the publiccouldn’t be any happier as neither can we!
National Park Gem!Proludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Rushcliffe Country Park Client: Rushcliffe Borough Council . Address: Mere Way, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6JS . Budget: £130,000 . Age Range: All agesChallengeRushcliffe Borough Council wanted to refresh their equipment in the currentflagship park as some of the items were more than 15 years old. They wantedto achieve a user friendly park that retained the ‘wow’ factor while being lowmaintenance for their staff. The main objective was to target local familiesso they could come to the park with a picnic and spend the whole day thereenjoying the facilities.SolutionProludic decided to theme the equipment at the park around local attractions inNottinghamshire, providing themed castle multi-play equipment and a tower to replicateNottingham Castle. All of this was achieved through our Grafic Games equipment rangewhich allows us to be bespoke and tailor our equipment to the clients needs.At 8 metres tall the play tower is one of the tallest play structures in thecountry—creating a real focal point for the park and cementing its status as a ‘Green Flag’destination park.To ease maintenance the sand area was given new raised edging to keep the sand in andartificial grass in the park created more informal seating areas.Client response“Retaining Green Flag status is proof that Rushcliffe Country Park continues to be one of the bestparks in the country”. Keith Laing, Rushcliffe Country Park Manager
Rushcliffe Country ParkProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Cambridge Estates & Gardens Client: Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames . Address: Cambridge Estates & Gardens, Kingston . Budget: £132,000 . age Range: 12 and underChallengeProludic were invited to tender for the design, supply and installation ofCambridge Road and Gardens play and fitness areas. Essential to the process wasthe engagement of a wide stakeholder group and the undertaking of numerouscommunity events to collect and collate feedback for use in the developmentand implementation of the designs. Proludic pledged to work with these groups toensure there was a clear and unambiguous communication between all partiesinvolved in the delivery of this project and so to deliver an innovative andbespoke scheme that would be loved by all the community.SolutionProludic delivered a scheme that was bespoke to RBK and Cambridge Gardens. Itincorporated play, alternative recreation, fitness, ecology, gardening, quiet retreats andcommunity places. We forged a close working relationship throughout the process with aproject team that meets the needs of all. The joint partnering ensured that we deliveredthe overall objective to involve local communities and deliver the values of Design forPlay.Client response“Proludic worked with us throughout the process giving us support and guidance, attending all ofour meetings and consultation events. We worked in partnership to deliver the schemesuccessfully.” - Jill Preston, Chair CREST Committee
Cambridge Estates & GardensProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: m[email protected]
Alexandra recreation Client: quadron services & rb kingston . Address: king Charles rd Surbiton surrey . Budget: £28,000 . Age Range: 14 years +ChallengeQuadron Services and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames wanted tocreate a social fitness area that would entice a wide range of users toexercise in an environment that was open and accessible to all; using a rangeof equipment that allowed progressive training to suit all abilities.SolutionProludic installed their Urbanix hydraulic outdoor gym equipment at this site.Urbanix by its design enables users to train together regardless of age, fitness orgender because the unique hydraulic piston allows users to work at their own level. Thepiston ensures that opposing muscle groups are used to enable a balanced work out. Thiscreates an inclusive place for communities to exercise and where boot camp sessions canoperate for safe training.Installed in 2015 the site has been a huge success and was even included in a This GirlCan video showcasing how women can become more involved in physical activity sessions.Proludic are proud partners of This Girl Can campaign.Client response“The fact that you can change the resistance on this equipment so you can get a good balancedworkout. It’s as close as you can get to the indoor gym equipment that you can find in a publicspace.” Mr Rob Waite, Green Space Manager, RB Kingston
Alexandra recreationProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Peartree Park Client: Stevenage Borough Council . Address: The Ridings, Stevenage, SG2 9UA Budget: £50,000 . Age Range: 1-12 yearsChallengeStevenage Borough Council wanted to refurbish the whole area at PeartreePark. They had £50,000 to spend so a decision was made to hold a consultationevent with the local public to see what they would like in their park. The areais located next to the Primary School Lewis Hamilton, Formula 1 champion,attended. The public wanted the design to be based on this theme. The challengefor Proludic was to create a bespoke and themed area achievable within thecouncils budget.SolutionProludic designed the area based on a race track with a start and finish marker. The areaitself was installed on wetpour surfacing so Proludic were able to incorporate themedgraphics within the wetpour. A bespoke Formula 1 race car unit was created for PeartreePark to be the focal point of the play area. Proludic also installed swings, 2 car themedspringer’s, speed gyro and a space net. Gordon Drake at Stevenage Borough Council said “Theboys and girls of Stevenage are thrilled with their latest playground. The design detailsreally does give this play area the WOW factor.” The local public are thrilled with the newarea and all of this has been achieved within the councils budget.Client response“Proludic have delivered an exciting and fun packed scheme that is totally unique to Peartree Parkand its visitors. The boys and girls of Stevenage are thrilled!” Gordon Drake—Stevenage Borough Council
Peartree ParkProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
New ‘Adventure’ Play at Donkey Park Client: North Lincolnshire Council . Address: Almond Grove, Brigg, DN20 8AW Budget: £52,000 Age Range: Families, Inclusive, Junior and ToddlerChallengeDonkey Park in Brigg near Scunthorpe had always been a very popular andcentrally located play area but hadn’t been upgraded for many years.The play area on Almond Grove in Brigg, locally known as ‘Donkey Park’, got a£100,000 upgrade which included essential drainage and disabled access works.Local Councillors, including Mayor Ann Eardley and MP for Brigg Andrew Percytogether with the local community, were all behind the major refurbishmentand redesigning of the play area.SolutionFollowing extensive consultation with local residents, parents and children at BriggPrimary School, the Proludic jungle themed design proposal was chosen as being the idealsolution to cater for children of all abilities up to the age of 12.The Adventure themed equipment includes an activity packed Multiplay unit, Safari Jeepwith Trailer, Play Bridge and Trampoline which encourages children to make up their ownimaginative games on and around the equipment.Client responseMayor Ann Eardley & Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, Rob walthan jointly opened the newDonkey Park and are both delighted to have been able to provide the local community with afantastic, inclusive new play space that the children will love for years to come.
New ‘Adventure’ Play at Popular Donkey ParkProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Newham Grange Farm Client: Middlesbrough Council . Address: Wykeham Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0TG . Budget: £22,000 . Age Range: Pre-teensChallengeProludic were tasked with creating a dynamic and visually appealing play areafor junior age children at the popular Newham Grange Farm in Middlesbrough.An existing toddler area was already very popular however there was adistinct lack of provision for older children.SolutionWorking in partnership with the Landscape Development team at MiddlesbroughCouncil, Proludic created a contemporary and challenging play area incorporating the Ixomulti-play, Aerospeed and Roll Up overhead roundabout.Laminated timber posts and stainless steel elements combine to create an impressive sitethat has proven very popular with junior visitors to the farm.It has given the park a complete new lease of life and is a perfect accompaniment to a dayspent on the farm.Client response“Newham Holiday Park and Farm is such a fantastic attraction and Proludic’s equipment fits inperfectly. The kids love the play area and it’s really enhanced the whole area”. Jennifer Tindsley, Landscape Architect
Newham Grange Farm parkProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Meriden Park SLZ Client: Watford Council & Housing Trust . Address: Garsmouth Way, Watford WF25 9DY . Budget: £232,000 . Age Range: All AgesChallengeMeriden Park serves a number of high rise and low rise buildings but had fewfacilities. There was a track record of anti-social behaviour in the region sothe announcement of investment into the park attracted a significant amountof negative comment suggesting that it would be ‘wasted’ on the area.SolutionProludic worked closely with Watford Borough Council and WatfordCommunity Housing Trust to challenge these perceptions and create a play and sportinglegacy project for all ages to mark the Olympic year. The Sports Legacy Zone (SLZ) wasdesigned in partnership with Olympians Steve Backley and Roger Black, the scheme spans3000m2 with a wide selection of equipment across six zones, including fitness, ball gamesand dynamic equipment. To enable users to get the most out of their SLZ experience wedeveloped the innovative Virtual Coach which is accessible via a smartphone and givesusers a number of videos showing them how to use the equipment. Since installing the SLZlocal residents have rated the park 9 out of 10 which is a great improvement compared tothe 2 out of 10 rating before it was installed. Meriden Park has now become a much lovedarea by all.Client response“For me this is best explained as a kind of super adventure playground for all ages, which focuses onfitness and sport. It will offer residents of all ages and abilities the opportunity to get fit, socialiseand have fun”. Dorothy Thornhill, Elected Mayor of Watford
Meriden Park SLZProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Marmion Park Client: Nottingham City Council . Address: Marmion Road, St Anns, Nottingham NG3 1JG . Budget: £140,000 . Age Range: All agesChallengeLast year a public green space in the Marmion Estate of St Ann’s was causinga problem amongst many of the residents. With little available to inspirethe children they used the park as a ‘kick about’ area. Unfortunately thislocation was densely housed on all sides and neighbours viewed these gamesas a nuisance.SolutionNottingham City Council chose local playground manufacturer Proludic, to create a playspace that fulfilled the brief. The ball court has been designed with the local children’sand residents requirements in mind. Proludic’s ball courts are fitted with an integratednoise reduction system to keep panel vibrations to a minimum. The new play area also boastsa host of exciting and dynamic equipment. Children of all ages can swing, slide, climb,balance and traverse on the wide variety of equipment available to them. The local childrennow have a new play area where they can meet, socialise and play together.Client response“The new facilities have brightened the park and provided more play, sport and fun for localchildren and families. It has been a major investment with plans put together based on the wishesof local residents”. Councillor Dave Trimble, Nottingham City Council
Marmion ParkProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Markeaton Park Client: derby city council . Address: markeaton park, kedleston rd, derby, de22 . Budget: £125,000 . age Range: all ages & abilitiesChallengeThe Proludic team visited the site with the client to discuss their vision for theproject and to understand if there are any limitations or site constraints thathad not been communicated in the brief. At this meeting it was apparent that theclient wanted to use Proludic’s contemporary design skills to create a wowfactor for the city’s most prominent outdoor space.SolutionAfter submitting an initial concept design based on recurring water themes foundthroughout the park, Proludic were selected to work in partnership with Derby CityCouncil. A period of development took place alongside the local community to ensure theship provided a suitable level of challenge for a wide variety of abilities. Following thisperiod, additional elements were added—guaranteeing a full and exciting range of playexperiences for everyone.Proludic successfully installed an innovative and completely bespoke unit that is uniqueto the park. The ship offers a fantastic array of play opportunities including inclusivityaccess points.Client response“This is excellent for children of all abilities in Derby, to enjoy exciting and imaginative playequipment right in the heart of our much loved and much used Markeaton Park”. Cllr Martin Repton, Cabinet member for Leisure & Sport
markeaton ParkProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
collyhurst park Client: Manchester City Council . Address: Collyhurst Park, Manchester, M40 8UT Budget: £155,000 . Age Range: all ages & abilitiesChallengewith a local park under going development, Manchester City Council wanted togive the local community a space that would reinvigorate the area.The park would include activities for all ages, catering for the wholecommunity. Manchester city council wanted to include a MUGA and also providean outdoor gym space for adults.SolutionAfter reading their brief we were very excited by the project! we first researched thehistory of the site and wanted to ensure we could incorporate this into our submission.we believe in creating a story with every play project.We created a play area which was fun, exciting and dynamic with plenty of play activities.We also installed our outdoor gym range, proludic Urbanix to create an exercise space.With both play and sports equipment we were able to attract and cater for everyonewithin the community.Client responseOur client was very impressed with the product quality, robustness and installation of all ourequipment which now provides inclusive play, fitness and game playing opportunities for the youngpeople living in the Collyhurst Park community, helping to increase activity levels andparticipation in sport.
Creating a brand new community space for all!Proludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
loves farm play area Client: Huntingdonshire district council . Address: reat high ground, loves farm, st neots, pe19 6bd . Budget: £15,000 . Age Range: 2-6 yearsChallengeLoves Farm is a large, modern housing estate situated on the outskirts of StNeots.The challenge was to provide an instantly recognisable play space for youngchildren to identify amongst the built up environment. Targeting childrenbetween the ages of 2-6 years old it was imperative the scheme delivered wouldstand out from other Local Equipped Spaces.SolutionOur solution was to provide the children their own imaginary train station includingplatform, ticket office, engine and carriages and a track.Designed to circulate around and with a small shrub land area, the train track offersyoung children a magical space where they can let their imaginations run wild to createstories and enjoy the benefits of tactile and sensory play items.This compact play space will offer a unique environment easily identifiable by youngerchildren.Client response“The play area has been very successful in rejuvenating the community spirit and has turned atired play area into a much loved play space!” Gary Sherrington, Wakefield Council
Loves Farm Play AreaProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Avenue Park Client: London Borough of Hounslow . Address: High Street, Cranford, Hounslow, TW5 9RX . Budget: £150,000 . age Range: all ages & abilitiesChallengeThe Council were looking to provide better sport and physical activityfacilities in the park to encourage the local community to become more activeand improve fitness levels. Local residents were also invited to give theirviews on this exciting redevelopment.SolutionIt was decided that an Urbanix outdoor gym, a multi-use games area and an outdoor parkourcircuit were to be installed.The 10 station Urbanix outdoor hydraulic gym is free for the 14+ year old community toaccess. The bi-directional, user-controlled resistance enables the user to progress theirworkout over time by adjusting the 8 levels of resistance.Each piece of equipment features a sign with an accompanying QR code which requires theuser to scan the code with their smart phone to be redirected to a video displaying how touse the equipment correctly.Client response“We’ve transformed Avenue Park to provide top-notch sports and exercise facilities plus a rangeof exciting new activities.” Councillor Ed Mayne Cabinet Member of Public Health & Leisure, Hounslow Council
Avenue ParkProludic LtdThe play hub, bradmore business park, Loughborough Road, Nottinghamshire, ng11 6qaTel: 0115 982 3980 Web: www.proludic.co.uk Email: [email protected]