PLANS to carry out a £600,000 improvement project at Beacon Park have been unveiled.
Lichfield District Council says the pitch and putt golf course will be reduced from 18 to nine holes, with improved fairways and greens, while a revamped adventure golf facility will be rolled out as part of the works.
The changes, which are being paid for from the Community Infrastructure Levy funding pot, will also see the creation of three new outdoor padel tennis courts.
Other enhancements will include the creation of a new nature reserve and walkways, a covered space for events and the addition of a new wheelchair-friendly bouncer in the play area.
Cllr Andy Smith, cabinet member for leisure and major projects, said:
“We’re thrilled to be making these exciting improvements to Beacon Park, ensuring it continues to be a place where the community can come together, relax and enjoy a wide range of activities.
“Our focus is on creating spaces and facilities that are accessible, engaging and truly representative of the spirit of Lichfield.
“We look forward to seeing the park become even more vibrant and welcoming for residents and visitors alike so that even more people can get more active, more often.”
Plans are also underway to investigate the historic ice-house – which was used before the invention of refrigerators – at Beacon Place and potentially excavate it.
The council hopes the changes to Beacon Park will be completed by next summer.
What’s the fixation with golf? I’ve never seen anyone use it. Could the money not be better spent on removing it entirely and providing a better experience for all users?
First Class News. It is a lovely Park but has lost its lustre.
Interesting the Ice House not aware of this.
Will do some research.
Would be lovely to see a paddling pool for children to enjoy in the summer with us being so far away from the coast
Unfortunately Lauren we did have a lovely pool and sand pit before some idiots decided to put broken glass in, so any pool would have to be “idiot” proof.
Turn the golf course into a caravan and camping site – bring more footfall into the city! Don’t spend cash on a golf course for 75yr olds to practice their handicaps
Here we go again, £600k spend on Beacon Park and the ONLY money for Redwood Park is for mowing the grass. Not enough play equipment for the kids no flowers until the dandelions come ! Disgusted !!
Ditch the golf course and invest in more family friendly items.
The Ice tunnel I can remember as a child, existed originally as an actual tunnel -a bit like a miniature railway tunnel open at both ends with a curved roof with a footpath running through it. You see the remains of the curved walls if you look carefully when walking along the existing footpath today .-behind the Scout Hut..
Could we have swings and a see saw for other parks and like saddlers wood park please? What has happened to the swings?? Thought it was having improvements..
beacon park all that space ….. and money £600,000 .. biggest change for golf??? there are already a number of golfing clubs scattered about..Darnford moors and Lichfield golf club..
access to tennis courts for the public is a good idea… in many towns you don’t have to pay ..in Lichfield appears to be a fee required for everything…. Once again .. more than half a million funding decided, yess well done for securing funding..
but wheres consultation … especially when such sums are hard to get hold of… dNature reserve what nature will be seen?? already there’s Stowe pool which could be revamped??
More walking paths supported with sculptures historical finds gardens rockery green landscapes.. picnic benches need creative designers…
Will we benefit from excavation of ex ice house… let’s hope… with proper story telling.