Campaigners say the new hub would be on green space and visitors would need to pay to use sections.
By Lucy Ashton & Victoria ScheerMore than 2,000 people have signed a petition against a new activities hub at a Sheffield park.
Critics have labelled the plans "a privatisation of parks" and said green spaces should be open and free for all.Last year, the authority decided to bring in company Courtside CIC, which currently operates tennis courts on behalf of the council, to develop and run the hub. Friends of Hillsborough Park's treasurer, Andy Chaplin, said the development would mean less free-to-use space., the tarmac multi-use games area is the place most people would use to go and play."Mr Chaplin said the park's current tarmac area would reduce in size and be difficult to access for disabled cycling group, Cycling 4 All.
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