A SERIES of improvements have been made to parks across the north of Barnsley through the council’s Love Where You Live programme.

Barugh Green Recreation Ground and Mapplewell Recreation Ground have had full refurbishments to their play areas, featuring upgraded equipment and new layouts designed to support active play and children’s development.

Wilthorpe Park has also benefited from a new toddler tractor alongside fresh surfacing and general improvements.

Updates have been delivered at Bluebell Road and School Street in Darton, as well as at Kexborough Recreation Ground.

Redbrook’s Harry Road play area has received refreshed equipment, while Smithies Recreation Ground’s play area in the St Helens ward has been brightened through repainting and updated features.

Further improvements have been made at the Newstead and New Lodge play areas in Athersley and New Lodge.

Blackburn Lane play area in Gawber and Sugdens play area in Old Town has benefited from enhancements of repainting and upgraded features.

Brettas Park in Old Town has had new junior equipment installed and fresh paint alongside new trees and spring bulbs to revitalise the whole site.

Coun James Higginbottom, cabinet spokesperson for environment and highways, said: “We have continued to invest in our parks and green spaces to help make Barnsley cleaner, greener and more welcoming for everyone.

“These improvements have been shaped by local priorities and show our commitment to protecting and enhancing the environment while creating fantastic spaces for families to enjoy together.

“We will continue delivering upgrades across the borough as the Love Where You Live programme progresses.”