The newly refurbished water playground and toilets in Danson Park reopened today, 7 April, following more than £220,000 of investment from Bexley Council.

The timely opening just as the Easter school holidays start means local children can enjoy the much-improved facility.

The old worn-out surface and equipment in the water park have been replaced and new waist level water activation posts have been installed to ensure it remains completely accessible for everyone.

New more efficient technology is being used to provide water feature sequencing and activation that conserves water and encourages movement throughout the water playground enabling more active play and exercise. One end of the new play area has characters at low levels and gentle water sprays for younger children and water play novices to enjoy while at the other end there are water features more suited to children who are confident in the water and who want to play with other children and get soaked.

The toilets opposite the car park and the Mansion House toilets have also been refurbished.

Councillor Richard Diment, Bexley’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods said:

We’re making a significant investment in Danson Splash Park and in the toilet facilities because we know how important these are for local families, particularly those who don’t have gardens. We’ve ensured that the water playground will be fully accessible and more environmentally friendly, but that most importantly children of all ages can enjoy it.

These improvements will ensure that the water playground continues to be enjoyed by the community for many years to come."