Limes Farm playground in Chigwell reopens with fun day

More than 300 people gathered in Chigwell on Wednesday, July 9, to celebrate the reopening of the Limes Farm play area, which has been upgraded to include a new under-fives zone, improved equipment for older children, and two table tennis tables.

Attendee playing with Play in the Park equipment. (Image: Epping Forest District Council) Attendees using the newly installed table tennis tables. (Image: Epping Forest District Council) Smiling residents attending the event. (Image: Epping Forest District Council) Children enjoying the Play in the Park equipment. (Image: Epping Forest District Council) Child enjoying the balloon sculpting. (Image: Epping Forest District Council) Cllr Kaz Rizvi, who is responsible for community health and wellbeing at Epping Forest District Council, said: “This event is a celebration of what can be achieved through partnership and targeted investment.”

The improvements were funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered with the support of Epping Forest District Council’s community engagement team.

The fun day featured free activities, community stalls, and entertainment for families.

The event was funded by Active Essex and organised by Epping Forest District Council in collaboration with Limes Farm Colts, the Limes Farm Community Group, Youth Unity, and other partners.