Newham Council and London Development Agency open children's playground

The new playground facility includes a SpaceNet climbing frame, fully accessible roundabout, see-saws, a rocking horse, swings and climbing equipment on Chandos Road, Stratford which was relocated to make way for the Olympic Park development.

The LDA worked in partnership with Newham Council to ensure that the playground which was used by local residents was relocated and that children could continue to enjoy the open space. A nearby local community centre is also in the process of being built and will open later on this year.

Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, who visited the site today, said: "Newham does more than any other local authority to provide opportunities for people to get together have fun and be active. This new fun space will give local kids an outlet to burn energy after school and on the weekends. With the great weather we've been having in London lately, I'm sure the new equipment will be put to good use.

"I thank the LDA for their work to develop this space. The Council is investing more than £5.5 million in parks and facilities over the next three years. I want all of the borough's parks to be places for kids to be safe and have fun."

LDA Director, Olympic Legacy Development, Gareth Blacker, said: "The London Development Agency is delighted that the Chandos Road playground is now open for both children and families in Newham to enjoy and that we were able to work in partnership with Newham Council and use our Olympic investment to create this new and improved local open space. We look forward to families enjoying the new playground. "