HEART OF THE CITY 2 - BREATHING SPACES

Published 20 August 2021 at 3:32pm

Loca Authority: SCC

Funding Programme: TCF/GBF

SYMCA Funding: £6,000,000 / Total Project Value: £12,914,563

Implementation Stage: In delivery

Since 2010, Sheffield City Centre Breathing Spaces Strategy has created award winning open spaces using various sources of funding including and SYMCA funds. These spaces enrich the wellbeing of residents/ visitors, attracting investment, improve air quality and bio-diversity, and reduce flood risk.The project created a pocket park which is located on the former fire station site and offers a multitude of experiences, including spaces for play, relaxation and socialising.

With families in mind, Pound’s Park features a three-by-eight-metre climbing boulder, reminiscent of a Peak District rockface, and a significant new children’s playground. The children's playground includes two large pyramid towers – with the tallest standing at 11 metres, stainless steel slides, climbing structures, playhouses, a seesaw, wheelchair-accessible play equipment and more.

The project is a key element of the CIty centre and contributes to the wider regeneration of the area.