NEW play park has officially been opened at Maldon's Secret Garden by the chairman of Maldon District Council and the Mayor of Maldon.

Chairman of Maldon District Council, councillor Kevin Lagan and Mayor of Maldon, councillor Andrew Lay were both on hand to open the new play park in Promenade Park.

The park was officially opened on Friday September 27.

The new play area was delivered in partnership with KOMPAN and part-funded by the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The new play park sits in Promenade Park and is perfectly located for children to enjoy.