Seen as a key piece of Sheffield City Council’s Heart of the City programme, Pound’s Park provides an expansive, safe and accessible space that adds distinctive character and an element of escapism to the city’s busy urban environment.
By prioritising walking and cycling, active play and relaxation, all within a visually attractive green setting, the park aims to bring The Outdoor City ethos right into the heart of the city centre. It also provides another world-class space to host outdoor events in the city centre.
Named after Sheffield’s first Chief Fire Officer, Superintendent John Charles Pound, the park is located on the former fire station site between Rockingham Street, Wellington Street and Carver Street.
The 6,000 sq m space has been developed with families in mind and boasts a significant new children’s playground at its heart. The playground includes two large pyramid towers – the tallest standing at 11 metres, with stainless steel slides, climbing structures, playhouses, a seesaw, wheelchair-accessible play equipment and more.
Another feature, which involved careful installation from the Henry Boot team, is a unique three-by-eight-metre climbing boulder, reminiscent of a Peak District rockface. The boulder is designed to include multiple natural-looking hand and foot holds and be suitable for would-be climbers of all abilities.
The park also boasts water play features, extensive lighting and accessible WCs to open to the public.
Sheffield is renowned as one of the country’s greenest cities and Pound’s Park is making it even greener and continuing to build on the exciting Outdoor City ethos. At Henry Boot, we understand that the need for major public spaces in our urban environment continues to grow. With more people living and working in city centres today, these accessible and attractive spaces are crucial to creating a modern, liveable city centre – one that supports people’s physical and mental wellbeing. It helps reduce vehicle congestion and the resulting carbon emissions.
Tony Shaw, Managing DirectorOur management of Pound’s Park was exemplary, with the construction site receiving marks of 45/45 following an inspection from the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS).
