Play Areas

Ash Crescent play area can be accessed from Larch Road or between Nos 63 and 65 Ash Crescent. It has a combined slide and climbing frame for older children and four springers and swings for toddlers. It is a self-contained area surrounded by fences and hedges.

The Darcy Road play area can be accessed from the garages site at the top of Darcy Road (Osmund Road end) or from between Nos 22 and 24 Darcy Road. It lies between Darcy Road and Osmund Road. The Play Area has a combined slide and climbing frame, and swings for older children, and swings and a springer for toddlers. The area is surrounded by trees and hedges.

The Ducksett Lane play area can be accessed from Lansbury Road, between the junctions with Mary Street and John Street but on the opposite side of the road. Look out for the Public Footpath sign. It is part of a large recreation ground. The play area has a combined slide and climbing frame, and swings for older children and swings and a springer for toddlers.

The entrance to the Emmett Carr play area is next to 68 Emmett Carr Lane in Renishaw. It has a combined slide and climbing frame and swings for older children, and swings and two springers for toddlers. It is enclosed by hedges.

The Golden Ball play area is behind the Renishaw and Spinkhill Community Hall on Main Road. It is part of a larger recreation area and contains a combined slide and climbing frame, and swings for older children and swings and a springer for toddlers. There is a full sized football pitch with changing facilities available for hire on this site.

The Ida's Road play area is at the top of Ida's Road on Castle Hill. It is adjacent to a field and surrounded by a metal fence. It contains an activity set for older children which includes a climbing wall, climbing frame, steps and climbing bars. It also has swings for older children and toddlers and two toddlers' springers.

The Ridgeway play area is on Main Road, opposite the Junior School. It contains timber framed swings, combined slide and climbing frame, and a variety of timber climbing and balancing equipment for older children. The area is part of the Recreation and Sports ground but is surrounded by a wall.

The Warren Crescent play area is near the junction of Warren Crescent and Ridge Road. It is marked by a Public Footpath sign. It contains a combined slide and climbing frame and swings for older children, and swings and springers for toddlers. It is on the very edge of the village and is surrounded by hedges.

In 2024, the old Youth Club with land was purchased by Eckington Parish Council to be developed into play area. The play areas are important for children and families as provide a space for the mental and physical development, as well as used for socialising. We hope the residents will be pleased with the proposition.

The current planning suggest that there will be park with equipment for smaller children while the other part of the park will serve for youth supplied with suitable equipment.

As you can see on the plans, car park, cafe and toilets are proposed too.

The progress of the project will be monitored and updates about changes will be posted.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email deputy@eckington-pc.gov.uk