The play area at Wykin Park was designed for use by toddlers and juniors up to the age of 14 years and was installed thanks to money left to the council in the will of a local man called Archie Marriott. His wish being "to provide a play area for the children of Hinckley".
Further works to improve this site were completed in 2009 and included new footpaths, improved entrance points, an extension to the allotments and the provision of further benches, bins and signage around the site. Soft landscaping in the form of tree and shrub planting has also taken place.