THE borough council has revealed what a piece of equipment is in a new £81,619 play park after families were left puzzled by what it should be used for.

The refurbished play area at Chineham Park, in Popley, opened in May following an extensive refurbishment by the borough council.

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However, families have been left confused by a piece of metal equipment installed on a concrete surface and what it should be used for.

Finally, the borough council has resolved the mystery, explaining on social media that the equipment is a ‘teen lean bench’ designed for teenagers to lean on while they socialise.

Whilst the explanation has resolved the mystery, some were still confused as to why a leaning bench for teenagers has been installed in a park designed for younger children.

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One parent said the equipment was instead being used as a climbing frame and labelled it “odd” adding: “It’s in a play park designed for young children. There is nothing else there for teenagers.”

The play park was refurbished following a public consultation and was funded from the local infrastructure fund.

Located next to the splash pad, it is described as being ‘natural, colourful and inclusive’.

It also includes a climbing wall, speed slide, climbing and sheltering hut, toddler multi-play unit, group swings, chalk drawing zone and long jump game.