 A play area at a new-build housing development consisting of nine logs has been described as a 'joke'. The fenced off area is part of Ashton Rise estate near Market Harborough, in Leicestershire, where houses have gone for as much as £600,000. It features just the logs and a single, somewhat weathered bench. A resident of the town, John Lewis, 51, shared a video of the playground on social media at the weekend and said developers 'should be ashamed'. The housing development – which boasts 119 properties – was built by Linden Homes and completed in late 2020. In the video John, a self-employed IT systems engineer, is heard saying: 'Now this apparently is a play area for young children. Of course, no dogs, no smoking, no cycling. 'So obviously, we're expecting something pretty amazing here. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'The equipment is operated and maintained by FirstPort property service, 'Please report any damage to customer services,' it says, okay. 'So, here we go then.' John then pans the camera across and reveals the pile of logs. 'I don't think I'd let my bloody dog play on this, would you?' he said. 'What the hell is that supposed to be?! That is it, that's the play area, everybody. Fantastic.' The kids' play area is maintained by FirstPort – which claims it is the 'UK's leading residential property management specialist'. Resident John Lewis described the play area as a joke (Picture: Joseph Walshe/SWNS) FirstPort said the park was not built by the company – it just maintains it. John added: 'My first thoughts were, 'Is this modern art?' 'And then 'Oh my god, what a joke.' 'I was also expecting there to be a 'keep-out' [sign], in case the equipment had been stolen.' He said it's a point of contention for locals as the community has 'nothing for kids and the cost of the houses are ha){kind=link}
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A play area at a new-build housing development consisting of nine logs has been described as a ‘joke’.
The fenced off area is part of Ashton Rise estate near Market Harborough, in Leicestershire, where houses have gone for as much as £600,000.
It features just the logs and a single, somewhat weathered bench.
A resident of the town, John Lewis, 51, shared a video of the playground on social media at the weekend and said developers ‘should be ashamed’.