Yet another children’s play park has been closed due to vandalism over the school summer holiday period. Rectory play park in Portadown has been closed off to prioritise the safety of children and to allow for repair works to be conducted by council. Then in July, Edenvilla play park was regrettably added to the list of parks targeted. Rectory play park was relocated and upgraded back in 2021 with substantial council investment to improve the facilities. It now features a large adventure-themed play unit for ages 4+ with three-bay swing with inclusive unit; accessible inclusive unit for ages 1+; inclusive accessible wheel spin; bumblebee accessible spring rocker and an auditory sensory play panel.