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Gauntlet Park, Purbrook

The next round of play area engagement is now live and you can give your views on the proposed refurbishment of Gauntlet Park, Purbrook (Privett Road, PO7 5JW).

Subject to funding, Havant Borough Council plan to improve the provision at this site to ensure it continues to meet the needs of our community.

To make sure the new design is shaped and influenced by the people who visit this play area, we want to hear from you on what should be included so that the play area is suitable, fun and long lasting.

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Gauntlet Park Engagement

Gauntlet Park Engagement

14 April 2025 - 12 May 2025

You have a chance to shape and influence the proposed refurbishment of Gauntlet Park play area - use the following section to give us your views and feedback.

In particular, we'd love to hear from you about:

What equipment (such as swings, slides or climbing frames) would you like to see included in this play area?
What other provisions (such as seating, bins or landscaped greenery such as bushes, shrubs or grassed areas) should be considered for this refurbishment? What type of surface should the play area have (e.g. grass, wood chips, soft tarmac)?
What types of materials and colours would you like to see in this refurbishment? Would you like to see graphics on the flooring (e.g. hopscotch or other games) and if so, what should these include?
Why would these improvements be important to you?
Which other play areas do you visit and why?

30 ideas

Kirsty Hughes1 year ago

Chrissie Gray1 year ago

Charmaine Boyce1 year ago As a local resident we are so pleased this park is being invested in! It seems to have been long forgotten. The path will certainly need replacing, it's so uneven that bike riding/scooting is hard for little ones and it gets terribly water logged in the winter months. Dainage is a massive issue, making the park inhospitable as it's a mud bath! As others have said, it needs fencing off as it's a massive hotspot for dog walkers and many don't keep their dogs away from the park. A zip line would be amazing, maybe some ramps for bikes. A safe climbing frame with a slide, as the one there is a hideous design. The area is amazing, with so much potential. Equipment suitable for all ages. Perhaps some goals for older kids or a basketball hoop.

S Brown11 months ago I'm a parent to 3 children (9 and under). Some good examples of local parks are at Denmead, Portchester Community Centre and Alver Valley, Totally agree with the comments about fencing and the flooring needing to be soft and suitable for winter conditions. The park at The Heath is set on grass and isn't well used over winter because of this.New swings (including the net/hammock swings), new slide (please don't just paint the old one again), roundabout, zip wire, climbing frame and climbing walls. I've read previous comments about which age to target it for, and I'd personally target under 10's. My eldest is not as bothered about playing in parks as my younger ones, and I feel the younger ages would get more value from it.Agree there should be sensory and disability equipment too.That said, a basketball and football cage/court would definitely be very welcomed! My eldest would love that - similar to what there is at The Heath or opposite South Downs.I'd also like to see some benches for picnics, new bins and perhaps cameras like they have at Clanfield.

Emma Harding1 year ago Inclusive play equipment, so children with disabilities can join in with their friends. My son who is 4 has dwarfism and so parks are currently not accessible for him as everything is too high or steps to large for him, also a lot have upper body equipment such as monkey bars and this is not inclusive at all. A mixture of size and different equipment. The park has to be fenced off, as dogs shouldn’t be allowed to roam/toilet where the children are playing. Please consider ramps instead of steps Flooding needs to be rectified as park is unusable in the winter months.benches and picnic benches also required.

Danae Antell1 year ago

Monika Klabun1 year ago

Laetitia Duxbury1 year ago We would love to see a park similar to Rowlands Castle Recreational Ground. There is a safe fenced area for the park to prevent dogs from entering. Ours love the nest swings, roundabouts and seesaw. A zipline would be really cool and a basketball hoop in a football cage.We enjoy a picnic there too so maybe additional seating and picnic benches.We also take our children fruit picking so some fruit trees in the surrounding areas would be lovely.

Teresa Cunningham1 year ago

Carla Fulton1 year ago

Clare Handley11 months ago

Sally Smith11 months ago

Richard Evans11 months ago

Sophie Biddlecombe1 year ago We live very close to Gauntlett Park and my 9 year old is a full time wheelchair user. She would love to be able to play in her local park as she currently cannot. To make this happen, there would need to be smooth paths to access the park and smooth flooring throughout the park, she would also love some wheelchair accessible play equipment so she can play in the park IN her chair. Some ideas…Wheelchair swing Wheelchair seesawWheelchair Roundabout Sunken trampoline Sensory / interactive boards Extended picnic bench for wheelchair users My son is almost 13 and would love a basketball court! I’m sure he would love the gym equipment others have suggested too.

James Masters1 year ago the park needs to cater for all ages , but more so young children , needs a fence around it as many people walk dogs around there it used to have one years ago but got removed .. also security Camara would be a must . One of the best parks is one in buriton playground also jubilee Hall park just does not have a fence round it . this is a lovely site but the park has always let it down.. the closest one is the one next to southdowns but I found that was poorly done for very young children . Plus the students trash it everyday . I hope the effort is put in to get it done right ..

Emily Beckles1 year ago The park needs to cater for all ages but have them fenced off for security for the younger ones, a fence around the hole site with lockable gates for safety. Bins at both ends, fence around the swings because that’s a disaster waiting to happen, access for disabled children but do not limit the capable children either. Also I use the park a lot for dog walks and meeting with other owners so a fenced off area for dogs only would amazing too! I really hope we see a good park as there are none in the local area it’s appalling most of them have broken gates so the children can access the main road and there not fenced off from dogs either!

Louise Tuffs1 year ago

Danielle Graham1 year ago

Danielle Tricker1 year ago Would love to see the original slide restored and kept at the park. It brings many people, and so many generations happy memories.Including a bike track would provide children with a safe space to improve their cycling skills.The new Rowlands Castle park is fantastic, it would be great to have something like this in our own area.Double swings 😊😊😊😊benches & bins. Maybe a nature area. mud kitchen and counter ideas.

Richard Evans1 year ago

Dominique Armstrong1 year ago I agree with many comments here. This is an underutilised space which is in desperate need of regeneration. The age demographic for the area is vast with several schools across primary, secondary and even post-16 whilst also catering for dog walkers. the play area desperately needs to be cordoned off so that dogs and dog mess which is not collected does not endanger the health of children. The area would benefit greatly from a good sized zip line (for mid to older children); interactive and physically suitable areas for younger children with a sand area, and possibly even outdoor gym style equipment, climbing/strength bars for older children and a few picnic benches. A small flat area for a sturdy basketball hoop and/or outdoor ping pong table would be wonderful too. I think that it is easy to forget that the term 'child' legally refers to individuals up to the age of 18, and yet there is no offering for older children in recreation areas. Yet, we all moan when older children find negative outlet's for their energy. Offering things that older children can enjoy would be great for the area and those that live in it. As a local who lives and works as a secondary school educator in the area, I think we also greatly underestimate young people's interest in board games. Some strategically placed permanent chess/draughts tables with attached seating would be a welcome addition for children and adults alike. The above is my 'blue-sky' thinking for this space but which could truly transform the space and encourage greater community spirit and engagement.

Rebecca Buckley1 year ago

kelley duncan1 year ago

Laura Mckee1 year ago Add a fence to stop dogs entering the park. The field is great for dogs but not in the play area. We live right near the park, I have a 6yr old and he has suggested: swings, climbing web, wooden structure/fort, sand pit, slide. An obstacle style course would be good. Similar to what is there now but functional. Both Denmead and Jubilee parks have good examples of good equipment. Picnic benches within the fencing of the park. CCTV to try and prevent vandalism.

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