The Play Shack project is run in partnership with ReCreate scrap store. The project is funded by Welsh Government.
The Play Shack project aims to provide community-led play experiences for children.
Shacks are hosted in:
- communal areas,
- school grounds,
- clubs, or
- green spaces.
The Play Shacks consist of 2x2m metal container, which houses a range of loose parts play resources, for example pipes, wood, recycled computer parts, barrels, crates, ropes, nets, tires, and fabric, offering a changeable play alternative.
You will also benefit from:
- training in loose parts,
- risk benefit training,
- play training,
- Play Wales toolkit publication,
- top up resources from ReCreate and
- the Play Shack personalised and painted by a local artist.
The Play Shacks project is intended to be a community asset. Voluntary organisations, play provisions and community groups can apply.
Currently there are 5 Play Shacks established at sites around Cardiff:
- Railway Gardens Play Shack -Adeline Street, Splott, CF24 2BH
- Creigiau Play Shack – Parc y Coed, Nant Coslech, Creigiau
- Grange Pavillion Play Shack – Grange Gardens, Grangetown, CF11 7LJ
- Llanrumney Hall Play Shack – Ball Road, Llanrumney, CF3 4JJ