Our Achievements

From an idea to a park shaped by our community.

Since 2020, local people have helped Friends of the Badger Park turn ideas into real improvements for everyone who uses the park.

2020
Where it all began

Friends of the Badger Park was formed

Friends of the Badger Park was formed with one clear goal: to help replace the playground equipment that was due for demolition in August 2020.

2021
A huge community effort

Over £8,000 raised — and the new playground confirmed

FOBP managed to raise over £8,000. Later came the news we had been hoping for: Chesterfield Borough Council confirmed that Badger Park would get a new playground.

Design proposal for the new Badger Park playground
2022
A dream becomes reality

The new playground opens

The new playground was finished — a fantastic achievement made possible by fundraising and support from the local community.

Memorial bench for Tessa
Remembering TessaTessa's bench was placed in the park in memory of a much-loved FOBP member who sadly passed away before she could see the new park.
The new Badger Park playground
2025
Keeping the park moving forward

New slide and a new walking path

The playground slide was replaced after the original was burned due to vandalism.

FOBP also proposed a walking path between Brockwell Lane and Newbold Back Lane. With strong community support, the proposal was accepted and the path was installed in March 2025.

Replacement slide at Badger Park
New walking path between Brockwell Lane and Newbold Back Lane
2026
Protecting our park

CCTV installed

After a number of incidents of vandalism and damage to equipment at the park, a CCTV camera was installed to help protect the facilities.

📹Helping protect the park for everyone.