A popular children’s water park could be replaced with a downscaled version featuring a bike and scooter track under new suggestions.
The splash feature in Hinksey Park remained closed over the summer as the surface and fountains were deemed unsafe for children.
Oxford City Council is now looking to replace the water park.
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The council said on its website: “The splash feature at Hinksey Park has come to the end of its life and has had to close.
“The costs to build a new one are likely to be significant and will be challenging in the current financial climate.
“However, we are looking at how we might be able to try to do this which includes exploring external funding opportunities and different delivery options.”
People have been asked for their view on what should replace the splash park in an online survey which will run until November 10.
The council has touted the idea of a multi-use play space which would provide year-round play opportunity.
The concept would combine a slightly smaller splash feature with a bike and scooter track for younger children.
The council said: “We would like to understand whether this is one option that you might be interested in and any comments you may have.
“We would also like to understand your feedback and comments on what other play based options might be of interest should we need to adapt our concepts to the level of funding we achieve.”
To access the survey, visit: https://bit.ly/40kayOe
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