Part of a redevelopment scheme by Durham County Council, the giant tower will be installed at Hardwick Park.
The tower, which will be the only one of its kind in the UK, is being transported from Germany and is modelled after its counterpart in Bietigheim-Bissingen, near Stuttgart.
Standing at 14.5 metres, the tower is designed to complement the park’s 18th-century gothic gatehouse and tower, designed by architect James Paine.
The structure will feature rope chimneys, a net bridge, slides, and various sensory play elements.
A viewing platform will allow children to enjoy views over the park.
The park attracts 450,000 visitors annually.
Councillor James Rowlandson, Durham County Council’s cabinet member for resources, investment, and assets, said: “Hardwick Park is one of our busiest parks and welcomes 450,000 visitors each year.
“We know the park is popular with families, so we’ve committed to developing the play area into a refreshed, new space for children to play, develop their motor skills, and spend quality time outdoors.
“We are very excited to announce the park’s newest feature, which we hope will take youngsters to new heights in their play and development.
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“The tower will be the only one of its kind in the UK, and we are looking forward to welcoming families when it opens.”
This is part of improvements to the play area that also include a zip line, basket swing, hammocks, accessible roundabout, and outdoor musical instruments.
The play area near the Gothic Tower is currently closed for these installations, but is expected to reopen in spring.
Other facilities near the Tower Café remain open as usual.
