Major Fylde Council update on massive £11,000 makeover of Pirate Cove Play Area at Fairhaven Lake
“Pirate Cove has been putting smiles on children’s faces at Fairhaven Lake for years.”
Families who enjoy visiting Pirate Cove Play Area at Fairhaven Lake and Gardens are set to see improvements after Fylde Council approved £11,000 for repairs and upgrades.
The council’s Executive Committee gave the investment the green light at a meeting on Tuesday, 15 September. The funding comes from Section 106 developer contributions linked to a nearby housing development on Clifton Drive South.
The popular play area has been a favourite with toddlers and younger children for more than a decade, but parts of the attraction are now showing signs of wear, including its safety surfacing and fencing.
‘Happy memories for generations to come’
Councillor Jayne Nixon, Lead Member for Tourism, Leisure and Culture, said: “Pirate Cove has been putting smiles on children’s faces at Fairhaven Lake for years, and it’s fantastic that we can now invest in bringing it up to the standard our families deserve. These improvements will make sure this brilliant play area keeps making happy memories for generations to come.”
Possible improvements include a new accessible entrance connecting to the recently installed accessible pathway network, smarter perimeter fencing and renewed safety surfacing. The council is also considering repairs to well-loved features, including the pirate treasure chest, as well as fresh planting and improvements around the café seating area.
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Detailed designs and costs will be developed before any work begins, with the council saying it will prioritise the improvements that make the biggest difference within the available £11,000 budget.
The makeover is intended to ensure Pirate Cove remains a safe, accessible and enjoyable space for families visiting Fairhaven Lake, with the project forming part of Fylde Council’s wider work to maintain and improve its parks and green spaces for residents and visitors.
The council said the investment would help breathe new life into the long-standing attraction while addressing areas that have become worn over time.