We provide 51 public playgrounds equipped with a wide variety of equipment.
Community Playgrounds
These are located in housing estates and offer simple equipment specifically designed for children under the age of 12.
Park Playgrounds
These are larger and are sited in parks and recreation grounds. These offer more elaborate equipment which is set out differently to appeal to different age groups.
11+ 11+ Playgrounds
These playgrounds are especially designed areas for older children aged between 12 and 15, with more sophisticated equipment such as basket ball nets, five-a-side football goals, multi-activity courses, climbing walls and seating where young people can meet and socialise.
Opening times and location
Most playgrounds are open between 8.30am and dusk but those situated on school premises have more restricted access times and are not available for public use during school hours and in term times.
For information about opening times, any restrictions of use and information on where to report any vandalism, misuse or general comments see the sign on each site.
Playground Locations
Click below to see a list of playground locations.
We inspect and clean all our playgrounds on a weekly basis and aim to respond to any damage or problems as soon as possible. If you need to report any vandalism or misuse please contact us during office hours or telephone the Council´s out of hours emergency service on (01206) 548444.
Many of our playgrounds offer play for youngsters with disabilities. Some sites have level rubber surfacing to assist with wheelchair access. There are brightly coloured decorative play panels with `feely´ patterns to assist those with visual difficulties and all of our sites offer the opportunity for children of all abilities to play together. Entrance gates are painted in bright colours to aid and guide visitors and we provide seating for the use of carers and supervising adults.
