Close to 3,500 attend Free Play Day held in Rhyl
Held at Christchurch Playing Fields in Rhyl, the 10th annual Free National Play Day event organised by Denbighshire County Council’s Play Ranger service on August 6th saw almost 3,500 people in attendance.
Christchurch Playing Field
Following on from a highly successful event last year, this was the 10th time that National Play Day has been celebrated in Denbighshire, promoting the importance of play for children and to help children and families enjoy their summer holiday.
Children took part in a host of activities including a waterslide, foam party, den building, messy play, ninja training camp, forest school, arts and crafts and cardboard box city.
Dawn Anderson, Denbighshire Childcare and Play Development Manager said:
“This year’s event was the busiest and best Play Day event since it was first held in Denbighshire back in 2015.
Over the last 10 years the event has grown from strength to strength and has become a key summer holiday activity for children and families across Denbighshire to take part in.
Play is a fundamental part of children’s lives and promoting the well-being of children is one of the Council’s priorities.”
Councillor Diane King, Lead Member for Education, Children and Families said:
“I was over the moon to attend this highly popular and important annual event again this year, which is held for free for the people of Denbighshire.
Everyone had so much fun, as they do each and every year.
I’d like to thank all of the staff and volunteers involved, who helped make this 10th year so special.”