Residents have criticised the council over the state of a playground which sits as a desolate ruin on the shorelines.

The playground on Weston Shore sits in a state of disrepair, with the council yet to announce a date for any alternative to be installed.

The stretch is popular with residents as it is one of the only accessible parts of the waterfront in Southampton.

But at the play park, which the council leader said has been closed because the equipment was beyond repair, the swings are without its chain or seat.

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There is also a rusty helicopter climbing frame at the area which looks abandoned, and the newest part being a parrot-themed seesaw.

The seesaw is one of the only working pieces of equipmentThe seesaw is one of the only working pieces of equipment (Image: Alex Stapleton)

Lyn Graham, 78, used to live near the playground when she was younger.

She lives in Sholing with her husband Malcolm, and said: “If people come down to the shore with their kids, they don’t want to go back over there to the other park.

“This was the playground I went to when I was younger, it was lovely then."

As well as the park, four shelters and numerous seating areas are located along the shoreline, built in the 1930s.

Weston resident, Robert Stead sent a letter to the Echo regarding the playground.

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The frame of the swings remain, but the chains and the seat have been removedThe frame of the swings remain, but the chains and the seat have been removed (Image: Alex Stapleton)

He said: “As a resident of the Weston Estate, I know how much residents value our shore.

“Clearly something not shared by the Southampton council, who are only too happy to neglect it in favour of their other pet projects in the city."

One resident who didn’t want to be named, said: “They could at least try and cover it [playground equipment] or something."

Council leader Lorna Fielker said that a new play area would be built nearby.

Cllr Fielker said: "The play area was closed as the old equipment was no longer safe and beyond repair.

"The council has already run a public consultation on a proposal for a new and exciting play area close by in the field adjacent to Weston Parade, we are finalising plans to build this, and we look forward to announcing the installation date in the new year."