The Vision
Wroot Parish Council wanted a new Wroot play area that worked for the whole village. That meant something for toddlers, older children and wheelchair users alike. The old equipment had reached the end of its life, so the brief called for a full replacement. That meant a multi-level multiplay centrepiece, springer play, inclusive equipment and durable surfacing throughout.
Key objectives for this Wroot play area included:
- Delivering a multi-level multiplay unit as the site’s centrepiece.
- Adding inclusive equipment for wheelchair users alongside conventional play.
- Clearing the old, worn-out equipment and laying durable surfacing across the whole area.
- Giving every age group in the village, from toddlers to older children, something to use.
The Solution
First, Caloo installed a Quali-Cité Osmoz Summit Climber Multiplay Unit as the site’s centrepiece, designed for ages 2 to 12. Children build strength, balance and confidence as they climb and slide across it. Next to it, Caloo fitted a Quali-Cité Flower Duo Springer for younger children aged 1 to 6. Younger children build balance as they bounce on it. Caloo also fitted a Wheelchair Roundabout for 2 Users, so wheelchair users and friends can play side by side. Caloo then installed a mixed set of Quali-Cité swings. It has a flat seat, a toddler cradle seat and a basket swing. Children build balance and core strength as they swing. In addition, Caloo installed an Emotions Communication Panel and a Rain Wheel. Children who communicate non-verbally use pictures on the panel, and explore cause and effect through the rain wheel’s sound. Caloo also put in a Timber Linked Trail and a Traditional 1.8m Wooden Bench. Children build coordination and risk awareness as they cross the trail. Finally, Caloo resurfaced the whole play area in Mulchbond, a bonded rubber mulch surfacing that resists daily wear.
Key installations included:
- Osmoz Summit Climber Multiplay Unit: “Climbing and sliding play that builds strength and confidence, ages 2-12.”
- Flower Duo Springer: “Spring-mounted bouncing play that builds balance, ages 1-6.”
- Wheelchair Roundabout for 2 Users: “Inclusive roundabout play, wheelchair users and friends side by side.”
- Quali-Cité Two Bay Basket & Two Seat Swing: “Social swinging play that builds balance and core strength.”
- Emotions Communication Panel: “Picture-based communication for children who communicate non-verbally.”
- Rain Wheel: “Auditory, cause-and-effect sensory play.”
- Timber Linked Trail: “Balance-based play that builds coordination and risk awareness.”
- Traditional 1.8m Wooden Bench: “Seating for parents and carers.”
- Mulchbond Surfacing: “Impact-absorbing surfacing.”
Key Considerations
The brief called for a play area that worked across a wide age range, from toddlers to older children. It also called for proper wheelchair access across the whole site. Caloo met this with the wheelchair roundabout, the mixed swing set and Mulchbond surfacing, which runs edge to edge. Together, these mean wheelchair users can reach and use every part of the play area.
The Impact
The whole community can now use this new Wroot play area, a modern and inclusive space for every age group. The wheelchair roundabout and mixed swing set mean disabled children play alongside everyone else. In addition, Caloo laid Mulchbond surfacing that resists wear, keeping the whole site usable for years of daily use. Wroot Parish Council marked the finished play area with a community opening on Friday 16 October 2026. The village was visibly proud of the result.
Project outcomes included:
- A modern, inclusive play area that works for every age group.
- A wheelchair roundabout and inclusive swings for every child to use.
- Impact-absorbing Mulchbond surfacing across the whole site.
- A village play area designed to last, replacing worn-out equipment with something new.
Why Caloo Was Chosen
- 10,000+ UK projects delivered since 2007.
- RoSPA, API, CHAS and Construction Line accredited.
- Experience with inclusive and SEND play equipment, including wheelchair-accessible roundabouts and swings.
- Caloo offered a free design service and worked through design options with the council until they found the right fit for the village.