Work began this week in clearing the ground for the new Abbey play area, and so the old play area, tennis courts and mini golf are being dug up.
The red rocking horse is the one piece of playground equipment that survived when the play area moved from the Abbey Gardens to the current location, and should still find a place alongside all the new equipment.
The new play area is expected to be open early summer (weather permitting).
Later in 2017 new public toilets, changing facilities and an accessible pathway will be installed.