Castletown Play Area Benefits from Latest Council Investment in Play

New play equipment has been installed at Castletown Play Area as part of Penrith Town Council’s £90,000 Play Area Development Reserve, which is delivering improvements to play facilities across all Penrith wards.

As part of this programme, £15,000 has funded the installation of a Little City Plus unit supplied by Playdale Playgrounds, providing an engaging and imaginative play experience designed specifically for younger children.

The Play Area Development Reserve is already having a positive impact across the town, having already funded £15,000 of improvements at Pategill Park, £15,000 towards the new Carleton Multi‑Use Games Area (MUGA), and with £15,000 allocated for future improvements at Scaws Play Area, ensuring investment is shared fairly between communities.

Cllr Susan Davies, Penrith Town Council West Ward, said:

“I am really pleased to see this investment delivered at Castletown Play Area. The new Little City Plus unit provides a fantastic play experience for younger children and helps ensure local families have access to safe, modern and engaging play facilities close to home.”

“The unit has already been well used, and I am sure this will continue as the weather improves and families make even more use of the play area over the coming months.”

The scheme was delivered in partnership with Westmorland & Furness Council, who commissioned and managed the works on behalf of Penrith Town Council.