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Great Spaces and Places Project

The Great Places and Spaces Project is a wonderful initiative for children, young people and families in Wexford. It is about sharing good ideas and information to inspire and encourage children, young people and families to enjoy activities and fun outside in the fresh air.

We thank all the children, from primary schools all over Wexford County, who shared their own experiences of Great Places and Spaces in Wexford. Their suggestions, in this booklet, are real and have been enjoyed by children, across the county, bringing a sense of wonder, wellbeing and joy.

Being outside, enjoying ourselves is good for us all and freedom to play outdoors is especially good for children and young people. Moving around, playing and exercise in the open air, even for just 5 minutes, can help us feel good.

This booklet is a guide and a map for families and carers to support and encourage outdoor activities and play in the wonderful natural environments we have in County Wexford. The intention is to ensure that children and young people are active and healthy, with positive physical and mental wellbeing, in accordance with Ireland’s National Policy Framework for Children and Young People.

Being outdoors is fun. There is something about the freedom of outdoor spaces that is exciting and enjoyable. So, check out the map and choose an outdoor adventure to enjoy today.

The children of County Wexford devised a colour code; mapping colours and places and feelings; have a look at the map key to find out more!

FEELINGS
Orange: Energetic/Adventurous
Blue : Calm
Yellow : Happy
Green: Relaxes, Close to Nature

Wonderful Wexford with those bright rays of sun. This map guides us to places where we can have fun!!
From golden sandy beaches and mountains galore, or a hole through a fence where we can explore.
Playing outside with friends or a visit with gran.
Cycling over the hills to catch the ice cream van.
Tumbling near hay bales in fields made of gold.
Or climbing through ditches it never gets old.
Green spaces, blue skies, in rain sun or snow.
Energizing or calm this all helps us grow.
Our local GAA pitch or a trip to Wexford park.
Brings us all together, everyone has a part.
We hope that you find by using our map that Wexford has great places that can capture your heart.
So choose one of our ideas and enjoy your day from the children of Wexford who simply love to play!

Compiled using the words and drawings of the primary school children of County Wexford 2021.