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Recreation Areas
The Town Council maintains 36 recreation areas across the Town area, providing a range of facilities. Wherever you are in Bracknell Town there is a recreation area within easy reach. The locations of the Council's recreation areas are listed here by ward.
Birch Hill
Hedgehog Park
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings, see-saw, spring car, multi-climbers, cycle twist, slide, basketball facilities a teenage meeting place and skateboard facilities.
Ludlow Play Area
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings, slide, roundabout, and spring mobile.
Birch Hill Recreation Ground.
Category:
Recreation Ground
Road:
Entrance is between Hornby Avenue, RG12 7FA and Jameston, RG12 7WZ
The Birch Hill recreation area boasts a top of the range full size synthetic pitch available to be hired for hockey or football. Changing facilities and floodlighting are available when required, at extra cost.
During winter evenings the Town Council operates a kiosk selling hot drinks and light refreshments.
Birch Hill also provides one full sized, one intermediate and one junior grass football pitch and a cricket square, all of which are available for hire.
There is a selection of play equipment suitable for a large age range, an outdoor basketball court and a large hard surface fenced kick-about area. Adjacent to the play area is a teenage meeting place with shelter.
The on-site Pavilion is leased to the Bracknell Hockey Club who regularly use the synthetic pitch.
A large car park completes the facilities.
During winter evenings the Town Council operates a kiosk selling hot drinks and light refreshments.
Birch Hill also provides one full sized, one intermediate and one junior grass football pitch and a cricket square, all of which are available for hire.
There is a selection of play equipment suitable for a large age range, an outdoor basketball court and a large hard surface fenced kick-about area. Adjacent to the play area is a teenage meeting place with shelter.
The on-site Pavilion is leased to the Bracknell Hockey Club who regularly use the synthetic pitch.
A large car park completes the facilities.
Bullbrook
The Elms Park
Recently refurbished, this town centre park offers local office workers and neighbours the opportunity to stretch their legs in an attractive urban setting.
The park includes a childrens play area, teenage meeting shelter, seating, picnic tables and junior football pitches, as well as a range of formal flower and shrub beds and borders.
A group of cast statues - Swing, Skate & Star - were installed in 2009 and prove to be a constant attraction.
Parking (limited on weekdays) is available next to the Avis building off Park Road.
The park includes a childrens play area, teenage meeting shelter, seating, picnic tables and junior football pitches, as well as a range of formal flower and shrub beds and borders.
A group of cast statues - Swing, Skate & Star - were installed in 2009 and prove to be a constant attraction.
Parking (limited on weekdays) is available next to the Avis building off Park Road.
Bullbrook Drive Play Area
Category:
Play Area
Postcode:
RG12 2QE
Road:
entrance near to 95 Bullbrook Drive, Bullbrook, Bracknell
Play equipment suitable for 2-7 years old only, including cradle swings, spring animals, climber, see-saw and roundabout.
Lily Hill Play Area
Freeborn Way Play Area. Kick-about area, football / basketball wall, junior swings, roundabout, toddler & junior climber, rotating dish and springer.
Crown Wood
Crown Row (Leaves Green)
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including climber, four-way see-saw, roundabout, swings, spring animal, teenage meeting place and skateboard facilities.
Nettlecombe Play Area
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings, slide with cabin, see-saw and rope climber.
Nuthurst Play Area
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings, roundabout, wooden climber and cycle twist.
Garth
Anneforde Place Play Area
Category:
Play Area
Postcode:
RG42 2ES
Road:
access next to 44 Anneforde Place, Priestwood, Bracknell
Play equipment for a large age range including swings, slide roller blade path and a Teenage Meeting Place.
Stoney Road
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings, slide, see-saw, climber and swingabout.
Braybrooke Recreation Ground
This 15 acre recreation ground with football pitches and two children's play areas is a popular area for children, young people and dog walkers. There are a number of attractions for older children including a spectacular maypole swing, rock stack and teenage meeting shelter.
On site is a large well-appointed community hall with kitchen, which is available for hire and is accessible for those with mobility difficulties. The hall also provides changing facilities for sports teams.
Jean's Pond is close to the community hall and offers a tranquil setting for fishing. Permits can be purchased at Brooke House.
There is a large free car park next to the community hall and the Town Council’s works depot is also based at this site.
On site is a large well-appointed community hall with kitchen, which is available for hire and is accessible for those with mobility difficulties. The hall also provides changing facilities for sports teams.
Jean's Pond is close to the community hall and offers a tranquil setting for fishing. Permits can be purchased at Brooke House.
There is a large free car park next to the community hall and the Town Council’s works depot is also based at this site.
Great Hollands North
Jurassic Park (Formerly East Lodge)
Giant climber, buddy swing, DDA roundabout, junior climber, monster springer, cradle swing, basketball area and zip wire.
Winscombe Play Area
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings climbing frames, roundabout, see-saw, springer, goals, buddy swing, typhoon, trampoline, rotator and teenage meeting place.
Ringmead Playing Field
Large sports field.
Great Hollands South
Turnberry Playing Field Home Farm
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings, climbers, teenage overhead rotator, springer, exercise equipment and basketball post.
Ullswater Play Area
Small climbing frame with slide, roundabout, springer and junior and toddler swings.
Yardley Play Area
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings, climber, springer and basketball stand.
Great Hollands Recreation Ground
Situated on the southern edge of the parish is the Town Council’s largest recreation area – Great Hollands. This park offers a wide range of facilities for all the family including seating and picnic tables.
The Pavilion (open most weekends and school holidays, but subject to closure in inclement weather) has public toilets and a coffee shop offering light refreshments.
Changing facilities and floodlighting (for the tennis / netball courts) are available when required, at extra cost.
Other facilities include a paddling pool, tennis courts (weekends only), tennis practice court / ball games area, football pitches, netball courts, a full size cricket square and children's play area.
Also on the site is Great Hollands Bowls Club whose Club House and rink are situated adjacent to the Pavilion. One rink of the bowling green is available for public hire through the Pavilion coffee shop.
Overall the Great Hollands recreation area, South Road allotments and Home Farm play area create a large attractive outdoor facility for local families, sports people and dog walkers.
The Pavilion (open most weekends and school holidays, but subject to closure in inclement weather) has public toilets and a coffee shop offering light refreshments.
Changing facilities and floodlighting (for the tennis / netball courts) are available when required, at extra cost.
Other facilities include a paddling pool, tennis courts (weekends only), tennis practice court / ball games area, football pitches, netball courts, a full size cricket square and children's play area.
Also on the site is Great Hollands Bowls Club whose Club House and rink are situated adjacent to the Pavilion. One rink of the bowling green is available for public hire through the Pavilion coffee shop.
Overall the Great Hollands recreation area, South Road allotments and Home Farm play area create a large attractive outdoor facility for local families, sports people and dog walkers.
* The paddling pool is not supervised. All users do so at their own risk. All children must be accompanied by an adult who takes responsibility for their safety. The pool is for children aged 8 years or under. Children aged between 9 and 12 after 5.00 p.m. only.
Hanworth
Dryden Woods
Swings, skateboard grind rail and ramp, ball games area.
Latimer Play Area
Play equipment suitable for a large age range, and a large sports field.
Includes swings, spring animals, climber, rotators and zip wire.
Includes swings, spring animals, climber, rotators and zip wire.
Quintilis Play Area
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings, climber with slide, nijha twist and springer.
Harmans Water
Calfridus Way Playing Field
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings, see-saw, spring animal, slide, basketball facilities and/or football net, large sports field and a teenage meeting place.
Cumnor Way (Behind Shops)
Play equipment suitable for 2-7 years old only including swings, climber with slide, noughts & crosses and cycle twist.
Oareborough Play Area
Play equipment suitable for a large age range, including swings, see-saw, duospring, double twist and climber.
Harmans Water Playing Field
A large attractive grassed area popular with young people and dog walkers. Includes play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings, toddler multi-climber, see-saw, spring animal, swingabout, basketball facilities and/or football net, a number of grass football pitches and a teenage meeting place.
The area is crossed by a path suitable for wheelchair users.
There is no formal parking, but 'match day' parking is available.
The area is crossed by a path suitable for wheelchair users.
There is no formal parking, but 'match day' parking is available.
Old Bracknell
South Hill Road Play Area
The Green
Play equipment suitable for 2-7 years old only including climber with DDA slide, roundabout, swings, spring animal, spring rocker seat and abacus.
South Hill Park Recreation Ground and North Lake
Category:
Recreation Ground
Road:
Ringmead, Bracknell - Use postcode RG12 7PA for sat navs
This attractive grassed area (across the road from South Hill Park Arts Centre) is popular with families and dog walkers.
Subject to ground conditions the site is occasionally let out for use by a Fun Fair.
The fishing rights on North Lake are managed by the Bracknell Herons Fishing Club. Day tickets to fish can be obtained from the Café at Mill Park 01344 450014 or from Crowthorne Angling Centre, 91-95 Church Street, Crowthorne, Tel No: 01344 777411, www.crowthorne-angling.co.uk.
At the far side of the recreation ground is a small children’s play area, bounded by woodland, which in spring is a mass of bluebells.
Subject to ground conditions the site is occasionally let out for use by a Fun Fair.
The fishing rights on North Lake are managed by the Bracknell Herons Fishing Club. Day tickets to fish can be obtained from the Café at Mill Park 01344 450014 or from Crowthorne Angling Centre, 91-95 Church Street, Crowthorne, Tel No: 01344 777411, www.crowthorne-angling.co.uk.
At the far side of the recreation ground is a small children’s play area, bounded by woodland, which in spring is a mass of bluebells.
Priestwood
Pollardrow Avenue
Playing field and play area. Play equipment suitable for a large age range including rope bridge, buddy swing, see-saw, maze, sandpit, and climbing frame.
Jocks Lane Recreation Ground
Category:
Recreation Ground
Road:
Off Binfield Road, Bracknell - Use postcode RG12 2BH for sat navs
This attractive park was awarded a Green Flag in 2012 and is an ideal location for a family picnic with plenty to keep the family entertained. The popular paddling pool is a particular favourite with younger children and is next to the pavilion with family friendly toilet facilities including a shower cubicle. The pavilion also has a coffee shop serving light refreshments and a hall which is available for hire.
The park also boasts a well-appointed play area, teenage meeting shelter, miniature golf, tennis courts, basketball court, boules court, hard surface kick about area and a large playing field with junior football pitches.
Jocks Lane also plays host to the Bracknell Railway Society which provides miniature steam train rides on selected dates throughout the year. See www.bracknellrailwaysociety.co.uk for running times and further details.
Leading from the park is a pleasant walk along the Cut Countryside Corridor with access to Jocks Copse and Tinkers Copse where there is a spectacular display of bluebells in spring (these copses are maintained by Bracknell Forest Council).
A large free car park next to the pavilion and main play area completes the facilities at this splendid park.
The park also boasts a well-appointed play area, teenage meeting shelter, miniature golf, tennis courts, basketball court, boules court, hard surface kick about area and a large playing field with junior football pitches.
Jocks Lane also plays host to the Bracknell Railway Society which provides miniature steam train rides on selected dates throughout the year. See www.bracknellrailwaysociety.co.uk for running times and further details.
Leading from the park is a pleasant walk along the Cut Countryside Corridor with access to Jocks Copse and Tinkers Copse where there is a spectacular display of bluebells in spring (these copses are maintained by Bracknell Forest Council).
A large free car park next to the pavilion and main play area completes the facilities at this splendid park.
* The paddling pool is not supervised. All users do so at their own risk. All children must be accompanied by an adult who takes responsibility for their safety. The pool is for children aged 8 years or under. Children aged between 9 and 12 after 5.00 p.m. only.
Wildridings
Mill Park and Mill Pond
Situated in the south of the parish, Mill Park provides an ideal leisure opportunity for all the family with extensive children’s play areas, a skate park, fishing platforms and walks around the lake (dogs must be kept on the lead around the lake).
The old boat house houses a family run café (not managed by the Town Council). The cafe offers all day breakfasts, hot & cold sandwiches, burgers, chips, jacket potatoes, confectionery and drinks. Telephone 01344 450014. The opening times are as follows:
Tuesday - Friday 8.00am - 2.30pm
Saturday & Sunday 9.00am - 2.30pm
There is also is an adjacent McDonalds making this a popular family venue.
Day ticket fishing permits are required by those wishing to fish in the lake; these are available from the Café 01344 450014 or from Crowthorne Angling Centre, 91-95 Church Street, Crowthorne, Tel No: 01344 777411, www.crowthorne-angling.co.uk.
There is free parking on site.
The old boat house houses a family run café (not managed by the Town Council). The cafe offers all day breakfasts, hot & cold sandwiches, burgers, chips, jacket potatoes, confectionery and drinks. Telephone 01344 450014. The opening times are as follows:
Tuesday - Friday 8.00am - 2.30pm
Saturday & Sunday 9.00am - 2.30pm
There is also is an adjacent McDonalds making this a popular family venue.
Day ticket fishing permits are required by those wishing to fish in the lake; these are available from the Café 01344 450014 or from Crowthorne Angling Centre, 91-95 Church Street, Crowthorne, Tel No: 01344 777411, www.crowthorne-angling.co.uk.
There is free parking on site.
Ennerdale Playing Field
Play equipment suitable for a large age range, basketball facilities and/or football net, and a large sports field.
Mill Park Play Area
Play equipment including maze, slide, rope climber, swingabout, swings, maxi-whirl, spring mobile, see-saw, nijha twist, basketball area, maypole and teenage meeting place.
Threshfield Playing Field
Play equipment suitable for a large age range including swings, cycle twist, goal post, digger, trampolines, activity centre, crows nest, rope swing, buddy swing, rope bridge and a large sports field.
Wildridings Playing Field
Large sports field.
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