Your feedback on play areas
Your feedback has been extremely valuable in informing play area refurbishments across Havant and for highlighting important aspects for future play area redesign.
The latest updates on our previous projects can be found below.
Scratchface Lane
Works on the Scratchface Lane play area began in March 2025 and are anticipated to be complete in time for Summer 2025.
Check back here for further updates on the progress of this project.
Hayling Island Dirt Jumps
We are currently working with ecologists to provide ecological reports that will allow us to submit for planning approval. This is scheduled to be submitted in Spring 2025.
Eastoke Corner Play Site
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Eastoke Corner Play Site.
The refurbishment of this play area was completed in Summer 2024. Thank you to everyone who took part!
See below for images of your new play area at Eastoke or click here to watch a video of the unveiling ceremony.
Front Lawn Recreation Ground
Work on this site is now complete and an official opening took place on the 24th of July.
Springwood Play Area
Work on this site is now complete.
Springwood Orchard
Work on the Springwood Orchard is still at the early stages and we are working to set up a constituted group to support with the planting and management of this site in the coming months.
Bidbury Mead
Some minor works to replace materials not included within the refurbishment will take place in Spring 2025.
The refurbishment to improve the play provision at Bidbury Mead is now complete, the play area is a mix of metal and wooden play equipment helping it fit into the natural surroundings. A range of new equipment has been installed ranging from traditional swings to a large climbing unit. New safety surfacing was also installed to ensure that the play area can be accessed all year round.
Thank you to all those who took part in this project.
Spencers Field
The refurbishment of the play area in Spencers Field is now complete. The new play area includes:
- A fenced area for toddlers, with swings, rockers, small climbing unit and spinning pole.
- We have also included items of play that are aimed at older users, these are not fenced and include, an accessible roundabout, large multi play climbing unit and swings.
Your feedback was vital in the design of this play area - thank you to all who took part.
Future Play Area Refurbishments
Part of our aim is to enable quality spaces for children to play in all areas of the borough. Our plan is to continue delivery of improvements to our play parks and open spaces to maintain and enhance play provision throughout the borough. This is all part of our new Corporate Strategy which you can read on our website.
https://www.havant.gov.uk/performance-and-strategy
Sites are continually reviewed and refurbishment projects prioritised based on the condition of the existing play equipment and its anticipated life expectancy, the quality of equipment, the play value and enjoyment opportunity for children. It also considers the geographical availability of existing high quality play provision and its accessibility for all residents.
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