How area in Windhill has been transformed into a 'wild park'

Windhill Wild Park is a new interactive outdoor space and a collaboration between JU:MP, Bradford Council, Make Space For Girls and Windhill Community Centre.

It will provide a space for families to take part in performance, physical activity and sports.

Picnic benches in new outdoor play area. Image: Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

The official opening took place on July 13 and included multi-sports, games and refreshments to celebrate the launch.

The green space was designed by using feedback from those in the community who will use it.

Regular workshops were held and feedback was also gathered through social media and action group meetings. 

The project has seen an area of the recreation ground transformed with climbing rocks, an accessible wide slide, picnic benches and landmark rainbow poles to add a splash of colour.

New wide slide featured at Windhill Wild Park. Image: Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

Kammy Siddique, community engagement manager for JU:MP, said: “This exciting project has really shown the power of working together to bring to the community a very different greenspace.

"We have worked with community groups, children, young people and their families, school leaders, and statutory organisations to co-design the new Wild Park.

"We really hope this type of facility can increase the level of imaginative and adventurous play.”

Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw (Lab, Windhill and Wrose) added:“This is a fantastic project for Windhill and is a much-needed improvement of this space that will be enjoyed by families and residents for many years to come.

New climbing frame at Windhill Wild Park. Image: Newsquest (Image: Newsquest)

"The work that has taken place in designing it with the community and particularly listening to the feedback of local girls on what sort of space they would enjoy and feel safe in has been exemplary.

"It’s a real testament to the work of JU:MP and our Council officers in the landscapes team.”