ORGANISERS are hoping it will be sunshine all the way when Southwickโs Thompson Park holds a free family fun day next month to celebrate its ยฃ740,000 transformation.
The fun packed event complete with live music, giant inflatables and free fun activities for all the family was due to go ahead last summer but had to be cancelled twice due to the weather.
The Thompson Park Family Fun Day from 11am โ 3pm on Saturday 15 June, promises something for everyone with attractions including:
- Live music on the main stage showcasing local acts
- A family inflatable area with an assault course, kidsโ corner and inflatable slides
- Mini Golf
- 3SIXTY bicycle stunt display team
- Coached tennis drop in sessions in the newly refurbished tennis courts
- Basketball coaching in the basketball courts
- Walking Football and Family Bootcamps
- Family Highland Games
- Healthy Lifestyles team delivering family โhave a goโ sports activities
- Sunderland Young Peopleโs Bike Project delivering cycling activities on the cycle track
- Together For Children Bus
- Facepainting
Itโs also a chance to see the improvements completed last year, including a new adventure play area and a toddler play area with inclusive play equipment, as well as a running track and trim trail obstacle course with outdoor gym equipment.
Last yearโs transformation also saw Thompson Park become home to an interactive football wall offering a range of fun games and challenges, aimed at beginners and experienced football players alike. Since it was installed this has become of the most popular interactive football walls in the country.ย
The parkโs regeneration was made possible thanks to a ยฃ740,000 investment from Sunderland City Council, which included ยฃ320,000 from the councilโs North Area Committee and a ยฃ55,000 contribution from Sunderland Health and Wellbeing Board.
โWe wanted to celebrate the parkโs transformation with a fantastic free day out for all the family and weโre keeping everything crossed that the weather is kind to us this time.
โItโs also a great opportunity for any families who havenโt visited the park for a while to see the improvements for themselves. The transformation has made such a difference and the football wall es
Councillor Denny Wilson, Chair of Sunderland City Councilโs North Area Committee, which is also funding the family fun day
