A Nottingham park has been made safer with the addition of a pedestrian barrier to prevent children going into the road, according to residents.
The barrier was constructed at Southglade Park to stop children from running onto the bend of busy Ridgeway, Top Valley.
It came after residents told Bulwell Forest councillors they were concerned nothing was in place to stop this happening.
Councillor Cheryl Barnard, who represents the Bulwell Forest ward, said: "We put it up as a preventative thing as its a busy road and there's a bend that makes visibility a problem.
"Young people coming out of Southglade on bikes or excitedly running could have been a risk if they went straight into the road.
"Some of the residents said that they were concerned and we thought rather than wait for something to happen we should take action to keep young people safe.
"Even a dog running out or something like that with someone chasing after it could go wrong, so we thought there should be a barrier there."
The barrier is similar to the one which is further up Ridgeway at the other entrance to the park.
Councillor Barnard added: "We're really keen to keep green areas where people can exercise and enjoy the open space safe.
"We do have some small properties and flats around there and if you've got children in a flat, especially in lockdowns, you need to get out and about."
The barrier has been in place for a few months now.
The Friends of Southglade Park played a large role in encouraging councillors to build the barrier.
And Robin Goodwin, who is part of the Friends of Southglade Park organisation, has already seen an improvement.
Mr Goodwin said: "The kids come out of the park so fast on their scooters and everything else.
"And this barrier now slows them down before getting to the road.
"It has made it much safer."
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