Play area and sports courts refurbishment update – spring 2025

We are continuing to invest in parks and recreation grounds to provide residents with increased opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and connect with nature. 

Outdoor play plays a significant role in children’s development and wellbeing, but it is equally important for families to have access to modern and multi-use games facilities, providing a wider variety of sports to enjoy.

Here are the projects we have delivered or will complete this spring:

Summer Road play area – Thames Ditton

We are delighted that the new play area at Summer Road Recreation Ground in Thames Ditton is now open! This exciting new play space was designed based on the feedback we received from families as part of last summer’s consultation. We hope the children will have a fantastic time enjoying the new equipment with their friends and families.

Sports courts in Long Ditton and Hersham

Ongoing works are transforming the Hersham Recreation Ground basketball court into a multi-use games area to maximise the number of sports and activities that can be enjoyed on site. Weather permitting, works at the Long Ditton sports court will kick off in mid-April with the installation of a similar facility. The well-loved outdoor gym in Long Ditton recreation ground, which needed to be updated, will be replaced with calisthenics equipment in mid-April.

New sustainable water play area for Churchfield recreation ground, Weybridge

Works are on tracks with the new eco-friendly splash pad in Churchfields recreation ground in Weybridge to open in May 2025. This interactive play facility is designed for both fun and sustainability. While guaranteeing hours of fun in the summer, it will be also be more efficient in terms of water and energy usage with a recirculating water system and solar panels to minimise carbon footprint. 

Planning to spend more time outdoors this spring and summer? Visit our parks, play areas and green spaces directory to find further updates about the play area refurbishment programme, or follow our social media channels.