Residents are being invited to have their say on the design of a new play area.

Three designs have been put forward for the new Westfield Road recreation ground play area - with residents being asked to select their favourite.

It comes as part of a £200,000 investment into the recreation ground as part of the council's pledge to invest £1million Council investment in play facilities for children.

Westfield Road Recreation Ground, usually referred to locally as ‘Westfield Rec’ or ‘Westfield Park’, is a much-loved neighbourhood park in Caversham with a small but popular play area.

The plans for the area include extending and resurfacing the playground and providing new play equipment.

The new designs ensure the play area is accessible to children and carers using mobility aids such as wheelchairs and walking frames and equipment.  

All three designs offer a fun environment for children aged three to 12.

The Westfield Road Recreation Ground play area consultation launched on January 10 and runs until February 14 and residents are being encouraged to vote on their favourite design.

Adele Barnett-Ward, Reading Borough Council’s Lead Councillor for Leisure and Culture, said: “Outdoor play is vital for children’s health and wellbeing so investment in improved play facilities is always money well spent.

"Westfield Rec is well-loved in Caversham so I am delighted we’re delivering this significant financial investment for the community and I look forward to hearing what residents think about the designs.

"The multi-child rocking horse is a really popular feature of the current play area so we have ensured that an updated version is included in all three proposals.

“I’m encouraging local parents, carers and our young residents to please have a look at these fantastic designs and let us know which one they would most enjoy."

Once the consultation is completed the results will form a significant part of the final selection of the winning design, which will be announced in March. Work will start on the playground in April. 

People can view the designs and have their say consult.reading.gov.uk/dens/westfield-recreation-ground