Play Areas

Locations

The Recreation ground

A large fenced multiple use public amenity with play area, public seating, ball game areas, football/cricket pitches, youth shelter and car park.

St Aldams

A large public space surrounded by naturalised hedging with landscaped paths and slide.

Visit the new active play area with exciting Ninja trail, cable way and swings. This project was possible thanks to a £40,000.00 grant from Suez Community Fund.

Shortwood

A small play area with seating and picnic facilities leased from a local farmer.

Eagle Crescent

A large grassed public space with newly updated dedicated play area.

Parkfield

A small play area and area of grassed public space.

Play Areas

Questionnaire

Analysis of the 2021 play area questionnaire

Findings

Dogs are welcome in the recreational areas but should be kept under control and away from the play areas. Please also make sure you clear up after your dog.

New active play park at St Aldams

As the community knows most of the play equipment at St Aldams was removed as it was beyond economic repair. The parish council then agreed a £60,000.00 project to rejuvenate the area and improve facilities for girls and older children. Following a competitive tender process, the council selected Proludic and successfully secured an award of £40,000.00 from the Suez Community Fund. The project commenced in spring 2025 and the new facility was officially opened on 14th June 2025.

Winning design

design for active play

Play areas

Locations

The Recreation ground

St Aldams

Shortwood

Eagle Crescent

Parkfield

Play Areas

Findings

New active play park at St Aldams

Photos from official opening on 14th June