Members of the public will be given the chance to have their say on designs for a new park. The plan is to build the park, costing between £150,000 and £190,000 next to St Martin's Church of England Primary School in Liskeard. The aim is to have a full-sized multi-use games court, a skate-board and BMX facility, a cricket practice area and gardens with seating and recreation areas for the whole community. 'The children mainly play football and cricket on the streets,' said resident Sue Barrett. 'This has led to disputes between children and adults living in the area because of damage from footballs and cricket balls.' 'We should encourage physical activity in young people,' she added. 'Perhaps they should stay in and watch mind numbing television? It would be bad if they were reduced to that because of a lack of funding for this project.' Cllr Roger Jones, who initiated the scheme, approached Liskeard Town Council for a £15,000 provision to be made in the budget for the next two years to help fund the project. However, no provision was made at the Town Council's meeting on Tuesday – something which upset Mr Jones. 'I was disappointed in the response from the council,' he said. 'You would think the council would welcome a scheme like this with open arms.' Mr Jones commented that the council had previously funded a smaller park project in Rapsons Field in Liskeard and that the people who live in the north-east of the town deserved funding as well. The proposal will now go to Liskeard Town Council's local amenities committee before a final decision is made. An open day for the public will be held at St Martin's Primary School from 11am to 4pm tomorrow. Four separate plans for the park will be presented so residents can give their views. Further information will be given in the field itself including a layout of the scheme. 'We want to have as many people there as possible,' said Mr Jones. 'Feedback from the day will be used in selecting the scheme to go forward with. 'It is important that local people attend, give their views and demonstrate support for the scheme.' Other funds for the park are expected to be raised through a section 106 agreement from Cornish Homes, developers who are applying for planning permission in the Maudlin Farm area, and through grants from the National Lottery and English Cricket Union. 'We have the chance to have a first-class facility in Liskeard,' added Cllr Jones. 'It would be something we could be proud of.'