The Woodlands 

This bespoke playground, which is also a piece of public art, forms part of the new housing development, The Woodlands, on Cross Common Road, Dinas Powys, Cardiff. It was commissioned by Edenstone Homes and developed by Studio Response in collaboration with artist Tim Norris and Green Play Project.

Edenstone opted for an artist-led solution for the play area to use public art to create something useful, meaningful and site-responsive. Artist Tim Norris’ concept was inspired by the area; Dinas Powys translates into English as ‘hill fort’ and so the central feature of the play area is a fort. Our design team developed the concept to ensure it adhered to safety regulations and were the main contractor to bring the intervention to life. 

Combining community involvement and artistic creativity to deliver a public playground is an exciting new approach and we hope will lead to further collaborations. We believe that public spaces should reflect the community they serve and be a source of pride. 

Child climbing steps next to a wooden playground structure with a slide, situated on a grassy hill with trees in the background.
A young girl climbing wooden stepping logs on a grassy hill towards a wooden play structure with a small roof.
A young boy running in a playground area with a wooden play structure and slide, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence, under a clear blue sky.
Children in yellow safety vests walking in a line with an adult supervisor near a wooden playground structure with a slide and rope climbing area in an outdoor park setting.
Children playing on a wooden playground with swings, with a woman standing nearby. There are trees and houses in the background.
Photo taken from the ground level of a wooden playground structure with a bridge and a small shelter on top. In the background, children wearing yellow safety vests are gathered, and there are trees and buildings around.
Children playing on a playground slide and climbing on a wooden structure, wearing yellow safety vests and winter hats.

“Collaborating with Green Play Project is always a joy.  Their ability to bring to life artist-designed play spaces is magical!  Their work is always beautifully crafted, durable and of the highest quality, and knowing that they’re taking care of meeting all the required safety standards brings peace of mind.”

Jo Breckon, Co-Director, Studio Response 

see all projects

Get in touch

Our friendly team are here to answer any questions you have and discuss your needs. We’d love to hear from you.

Call on 07362429481

Email hello@greenplayproject.co.uk

Fill in the form below:

We’ll get back to you within 48hours Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.

A young boy smiling while swinging on a swing in a wooded outdoor area with trees and a wooden fence in the background.
Logo with a white bee inside an orange circle