Residents are going ape over the opening of a paid-for adventure park in Battersea Park.

Wandsworth Anti-Austerity Campaigners and other planners will protest from 9am on Thursday, December 10, the day the attraction "Go Ape" is due to open.

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The groups claims the previously free playground will now cost between £25-£33 a person depending on age and activity.

Wandsworth Council has said having the facility in Battersea was "really exciting".

The old playground, which was replaced two years ago, was praised for being safe and free. 

Residents are now concerned young people will not be able to afford the new adventure park and that a central part of their community has been taken away.

Colin Crilly, of Wandsworth Anti-Austerity Campaign, said: "There used to be a wonderful public service in Battersea Park, and it was free for all.

"It enabled families from all backgrounds to mix.

"Now, two-and-a-half years on we have Go Ape, with Wandsworth Council's blessing, coming in to charge kids high fees to play.

"We are against these plans, we do not welcome Go Ape to our park, and I encourage others who feel the same way to be there on their opening day to make their opposition known."

More than 2000 residents previously signed a petition opposing the closure of the playground, and even occupied the park to prevent demolition.

In 2013, the children's playground was demolished and rebuilt, opening again in August with new equipment replacing the wooden frames.

Construction of Go Ape started separately.

It comes just weeks after the council agreed to use the park for further monetary gain after granting permission for Formula E to continue racing for another two years.

Ben Davies, from Go Ape, said: "It is a shame that no-one has approached us directly with their concerns, as it is difficult to answer them.

"The council invested £250,000 in a playground, and it is a terrific playground which replaced the one that was there before and that is free to use.

"Go Ape is not a playground, it is an adventure course. It is something to do just like going to the cinema or the zoo."

Mr Davies said that the location was chosen so that existing buildings could be reused, and that the park would not be impacted by the Go Ape course.

A spokesman for Wandsworth Council said: "This is a really exciting brand new and additional leisure attraction to Battersea Park and the first and only one of its kind in London.

"We think it will prove really popular with families and be yet another reason for people to visit this beautiful and historic park."