Play areas

There are over 80 children's play areas in the District. These are managed by the local Parish and Town Councils who are responsible for maintaining and upgrading the facilities. Click here for contact details of the Parish and Town Councils in West Oxfordshire.

Funding for play areas

There is funding available for the development of play facilities, including playgrounds and skate parks, within the District through the Outdoor Recreation and Play Facilities Grant.

Advice on play areas

Oxfordshire Playing Fields Association provide information on funding, play equipment and inspections. For further details telephone 01865 883488.

New development areas

West Oxfordshire District Council requires developers to provide outdoor playing space as part of all new residential developments above certain size thresholds. The type and size of play areas are based on the Fields in Trust (formerly the National Playing Field Association) guidance 'The Six Acre Standard' meaning that equipped play areas should provide for a range of different types of play for the appropriate age.

Play area inspections

Additional services within play development include the play area inspection service, which is delivered via RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents). Leisure and Tourism administers this scheme to all eligible agencies within the District, at a discounted rate. To join this service please contact Leisure and Tourism or call 01993 861558.