Playground in UK so terrible, it's been likened to Chernobyl.

Have you ever been to the Weston Shore playground? It's a popular spot for families and children to enjoy some outdoor fun. However, some people have recently noticed a striking resemblance between this seaside playground and one in the Chernobyl exclusion zone in Ukraine. Yes, the one affected by the disastrous nuclear meltdown.

It's quite a strange comparison, isn't it? But it seems that there is some truth behind it. The playground at Weston Shore has been left to decay, and it's not a pretty sight. The local residents are not happy about it and they blame the council for neglecting it. The promenade is now home to a swing without chains, a rusty climbing frame, and a spring rider that no longer sways with the laughter of children.

One local resident, Julie Bishop, expressed her disappointment after visiting the playground with her granddaughter. She described it as a derelict area with chipping paint, overgrown vegetation, and sand scattered all over. She even mentioned that there used to be more equipment and it was a proper park, but now it's just a sad sight to see. Another resident, Lyn Graham, who grew up near the playground, shared her memories of how lovely it used to be. But now, parents and children avoid it and prefer to go to the newer playground across the road.

The area near the Southampton waterfront is prime real estate, but the playground has been left to rot. People who have seen images of it online have described it as depressing and a waste of land. Some even compared it to the abandoned sets of HBO's Chernobyl series. It's not a good look for such a beautiful location. And the local residents are not happy about it.

Graham Westerling, a resident whose family has lived in the area for generations, believes that the current state of the playground is a result of the council's neglect. He said that the council sees the old playground as wasteful and has built a new one across the road. He also mentioned that the playground has undergone many changes since he first went there in the late 40s, but the area has always been a popular spot for families. As long as the ice cream van is still there, he knows that the area is still in use.

However, there is some hope for a new playground in the near future. Robert Stead, another resident, raised the issue in a letter to the local newspaper, expressing his disappointment in the council's neglect of the shore. But according to council leader Lorna Fielker, there are plans to build a new and exciting playground in the field adjacent to Weston Parade. The council has already consulted with the public and is finalizing the plans for the new playground. They hope to announce the installation date in the coming year.

So, while the current state of the playground at Weston Shore may be disheartening, there is a glimmer of hope for a new and improved play area nearby. Let's hope that the council follows through with their plans and brings back the joy and laughter to this beautiful waterfront location.

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