Artist's playground

The playground at Hanley Park is as attractive as you can get... but I always think the lay-out is a about more than just banging in a lot of brightly coloured circles.
There seems to be an artist's mind behind the design, especially from this angle.  I know it's a bit off the mark, but it reminds me of the paintings of Sonia Delauney.

Interestingly, the park is now open 24 hours a day.   In the old days, the 'parkie' would close the gates at dusk.  I suppose there is no money to pay park-keepers now.

The Colours of the Playground

The colours in this photo of the playground at Hanley Park all seem to work together, from the green of the grass to the blue of the playground equipment and the brown of the flats beyond.
I like that it's largely empty too.

Play area - shut!

No children are allowed in the Mayfield play area - strange but true. The gates are "permanently locked" according to the noticeboard there, and parents are requested by the 'Mayfield Recreational Association' to keep their kids out; so, as you can see from the photo, the swing no longer swings!

This tiny village, not far from Ellastone, is apparently very quiet - so what is it all about? Health & safety issues? Playtime feuds? Angry disagreements over policy at parish council meetings?
(And.. is there a TV reality show in it?!! One can only wonder...)