St Peter’s Catholic Primary School | Prenton, Merseyside

Transforming St Peter’s Playground: From Concrete Jungle to Colourful Play Space, Prenton, Merseyside

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Prenton, Merseyside wanted to transform their “concrete jungle” into a visually appealing and dynamic playground that would excite children into getting outdoors and making playtime a fun experience. Inspired after seeing a showcase of similar work, they were eager to collaborate with Creative Play.

• - Primary school playground in Prenton, Merseyside

• - Dynamic play areas designed to engage children across lower Key Stages

• - Equipment promoting imaginative play, teamwork, coordination, and resilience

• -Bespoke Jigsaw Tower  with vibrant coloured artificial grass to entice pupils to play outdoors

• -Outcome: Safe, stimulating playground that encourages energetic, age-appropriate play

Outdoor Play Expert Ryan worked closely with the school to select the best equipment for their budget. Safety was ensured by artificial grass safety surfacing, while a mound tunnel added a nostalgic touch for staff recalling images of the Teletubbies from childhood. Following a few revisions along the way, the Merseyside primary school found itself with a safe, stimulating, and engaging playground encouraging imaginative and energetic play.

Customer Objectives

The school wanted a safe, vibrant playground that encourages pupils to get outdoors and engage in active, imaginative play, all while staying within budget. They were keen to work with a local company that could both design and install the equipment, ensuring a high standard of quality and service followed by reliable aftercare.

Playground Development Challenges & Solutions

A key challenge was delivering such a wow-factor playground within the school’s budget. This was achieved by carefully selecting cost-effective outdoor play equipment with design features that deliver maximum play value. Close collaboration with the school ensured the layout met their needs, and features like the mound tunnel added whimsical playful elements nostalgically enjoyed by staff as much as the children.

Results for St Peter’s Catholic Primary School Playground: Fun, Active, and Imaginative Play

The new playground has transformed the outdoor space into a lively and secure area where younger pupils can explore, climb, and play freely. Age-appropriate zones provide a variety of activities that help develop balance, coordination, and early social skills.

Features such as the mound tunnel offer a playful, nostalgic touch for staff while sparking curiosity and imaginative play for the children. With bright, high-quality equipment and thoughtful layouts, the playground now provides a colourful and versatile space that encourages energetic, joyful play for all the younger pupils.

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