Designs for a new park that have been created with the help of more than 80 residents have been revealed.

Worthing Borough Council has released the first designs for the new community park in West Durrington.

In March, the council hosted a series of events, along with housebuilders Persimmon Homes, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry Homes, to find out what facilities the community would like to see built on the land to the north of Fulbeck Way.

More than 80 residents, including children, young people and representatives from community groups took part in three engagement events.

The council said the ideas discussed directly informed the design for a play park, sports facilities and allotments that cater for all ages, genders and abilities.

Play provider Eibe Play Ltd has been chosen to design an inclusive play area that will appeal to both young children and teenagers, with designated zones and disability-friendly equipment.

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The council said there will be a carousel and seesaw suitable for wheelchair users and safety flooring featuring colours that have been shown to be calming for people with autism.

Younger children will benefit from sound play areas, with chimes and rain wheels, as well as a ground level trampoline, swings and climbing units.

And a parkour play area with climbing obstacles has been designed to appeal to teenagers.

The park will also feature a multi-use games area and ball court.

Plans also include fresh planting of trees, shrubs and hedges and 20 new allotment plots next to the existing Humber Avenue Community Allotments site.

There are also plans for a community orchard, a large community allotment and a community garden that is suitable for disabled users.

Plenty of benches, picnic tables and cycle stands have been incorporated into the design to encourage a communal feel and active travel.

A temporary car park will be in place to serve any additional allotment users and the tender process for the construction of the football pitches and allotments is scheduled to start in August.

People can comment on the plans by going to Worthing Borough Council’s website.