PLAY AREA STRATEGY VERSION 1.0 SEPTEMBER 2015
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For general enquires regarding the management and maintenance of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Play areas, please contact:
ENVIRONMENT SERVICES THE CAMPUS WELWYN GARDEN CITY AL8 6AE
TEL: 01707 357 000
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: WWW.WELHAT.GOV.UK/PLAYGROUNDS
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CONTENTS
Introduction ...... …6
Play Provision ...... 10
Current Challenges…………………………………………………………………………..……...... 15
Considerations …………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 20
Aims and Objectives ……………………………………………………………………………..….……23
Action Plan ……………………………………………………………………………………..………….25
Appendix 1 …………………………………..…………………………………………………………….28
Appendix 2 ………………………………..……………………………………………………………….34
Appendix 3 …………………………………………………………..…………………………………….36
Appendix 4 ………………………………………………………………………………..……………….37
Appendix 5 …………………………………………………………………………..…………………….38
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FOREWARD
Welcome to the first Playground Strategy for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
The Plan sets out our proposed objectives for our play areas over the next 10 years.
The Strategy provides information on outdoor play provision across the Borough and identifies how the Council intends on continually providing safe, interesting and active play area facilities.
CLLR HELEN BROMLEY EXECUTIVE MEMBER FOR ENVIRONMENT WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A strategy for play areas has been created as both a reference and working document.
By encompassing current and proposed provision of play areas, which are both operated by and independently of the Borough Council; this plan has been able to identify aims and objectives, which are intended to encourage greater use of the amenities by a wide range of the community.
Continuing to work in partnership with the community, will ultimately prove crucial to the success of play facilities and will form a key part in the long term development.
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INTRODUCTION
Plan Summary
This Strategy is a 10-year plan to assist the Borough Council in its future management of existing play areas. It will help prioritise development and redevelopment of play areas. It is important to note this document is focused only on the physical play assets that are the responsibility of the Borough Council.
The play strategy aims to:
Outline the current provision and identify scope for adaptation or additional equipment
Examine current challenges and future opportunities
Develop partnerships with the local community and partner agencies
Ensure inclusion and improve accessibility
Prioritise future spending on play area improvement and development
Ensure robust inspection process is viewed as an integral part the service area
Ensure that play area provision is built around the local needs of children and young
people.
Every Child Matters (ECM) is a UK government initiative for England and Wales that was launched in 2003. ECM covers children and young adults up to the age of 19 or 24 for those with disabilities by setting out the changes needed locally to help build the services around the local needs of children and young people to ensure that their opportunities are maximised. The five outcomes for children specified in Every Child Matters are:
1. Being Healthy
2. Staying Safe
3. Enjoying and Achieving
4. Making a positive contribution
5. Economic Well Being
This strategy considers government guidance for play sites and has provided the opportunity
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Welwyn Hatfield’s Profile
The Borough of Welwyn Hatfield is located in the centre of Hertfordshire, extending southwards to the boundary with the London Borough of Enfield. Central London lies around
15 Miles south of the Borough boundary. The Borough contains two towns of Welwyn
Garden City and Hatfield as well as a number of large and small villages providing a mix of urban, suburban and rural areas. The Borough also contains large area of open countryside with almost 80% currently designated as Green Belt. The towns are the mains sources of housing, shopping, leisure and employment in the Borough.
Census 2011 data shows that Welwyn Hatfield had an estimated population of 110,500. This is an increase of 13.33% compared to 2001 and is the largest increase of any Hertfordshire district making it higher than East of England averages. The percentage of the boroughs population aged between 0-14 totals over 17% of the entire population.
Benefits of Play
All children need to play. Play makes children happy and gives them an opportunity to burn energy, gain confidence, learn new skills, experience challenges and experience the satisfaction that comes when they overcome an obstacle. Interaction with other children is also vital. Children learn through play. They learn about themselves, other people, roles, society and their environment.
There are numerous benefits that accrue from play. Children's play and recreation is of great importance in their physical, social, cognitive, creative and emotional development.
Physical Development includes gross motor skill development, balance and co- ordination, spatial awareness and hand- eye co-ordination. These can all be provided for within the one play area. Social Development refers to experiences which involve another child or a group
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Development includes building self confidence by risk taking and mastering new skills, building independence, co-operation skills, learning to share with others and enjoying laughter and fun.
Stages of Play
In relation to playground facilities, these age groups or developmental stages and the play activities and opportunities relevant to each stage are provided below.
Toddler - refers to children aged under 2 years, with play needs provided in very simple settings such as:
crawling and walking in a level area free of obstacles; running and rolling down gentle slopes; swinging in a secure seat; climbing up and down low level changes; rocking with an adult on a gentle rocker; playing in a small sand pit; Overhead structures such as wind chimes, flags and mobiles.
Pre-schooler - refers to children aged between 2 and 4 years of age with play activity needs including:
climbing, sliding and swinging; sensory experiences within low level planting; such as smell, listening to leaves, feeling different textures and hiding activities; small areas for play in groups with sensory materials, imaginative play props and dramatic play; large sand pits for individual and group play with buckets and trucks brought from home; a variety of surfacing materials and levels with different ways of getting up and down; and large grassed areas suitable for running and ball games.
Junior - refers to children aged between 5 and 8 years of age. Public play areas for this age group are likely to be used for activities such as:
climbing with increased interest in taking risks; fully independent on swings and interest in going higher; fine tuning gymnastic skills (i.e. monkey bars, turn over bars); extending physical challenges, such as hanging from one hand only, skipping a rail;
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racing and competitions using play equipment and structures; and ball games including the skills of catching, batting or kicking.
Senior refers to children aged between 9 and 12 years of age. Some activities common to this age group include:
challenging climbing and gymnastic type equipment; ball and team games; running and hiding activities; quiet, reflective areas; and social areas involving team work in construction or problem solving.
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PLAY PROVISION
There are 76 play areas in the Borough, operated and maintained by a mixture of different
Councils, housing associations and leisure trusts. Welwyn Hatfield Council is responsible for thirty eight of these play areas. The following section highlights the current provision and proposed future developments for the Borough Council. It also looks at the ‘Play Value’ of play areas.
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CURRENT PROVISION
The National Playing Fields Association (NPFA), from 2007 rebranded as Fields in Trust
(FIT), was founded in 1925 and granted a Royal Charter in 1933. It is a British charity which aims to protect and promote open areas for sports and recreation in British cities and towns.
FIT categorise play areas and areas into four play area types. Appendix 1 provides details of the categories; below is a summary of the four categories:
4 CATEGORIES OF PLAY AREA
Local Area for Play (LAP) – Small area of open area specifically designated and laid out for young children to play close to where they live, located within a walking time of 1 minute from home, which covers a minimum area of 100 sqm
Local Equipped Area for Play (LEAP) – An open area that is designed and equipped for children of early school age. Such areas need to be located within a walking time of 5 minutes from home and covers a minimum area of 400 sqm
Local Landscaped Area for Play (LLA) - An alternative provision to the LEAP. It is imaginatively designed to include a natural element to play, in order to promote a suitable mix of areas for physical activity and areas for relatively calm relaxation and social interaction. The minimum area covered is 900 sqm
Neighbourhood equipped Play Area (NEAP) – A site that is designed and equipped for older children but have provisions for younger children as well. It is located within a walking time of 15 minutes from home and is the largest type of play area with a minimum recommendation of 1000 sqm
Category Total operated by WHBC
LAP 20 LEAP 11 LLAP 0 NEAP 7
Play areas that has equipment for the provision of toddler play are enclosed within the play 11 | P a g e areas and have preventative measures to keep out animals. Seating for those accompanying young children is also provided. The majority of equipment caters mainly for the needs of toddlers and juniors (those who are under the age of 13).
‘Planning and Design for Outdoor Sport and Play’ (PAD) formally known as the Six Acre
Standard’, published by the Fields in Trust, recommends the benchmark standard for the provision of play areas as 0.25 hectares per 1000 population.
Appendix 2 lists play areas provided by housing associations, leisure trusts and other councils. There are some play areas across the Borough, which are not detailed in this Plan.
These are the ones situated within public houses, nurseries and schools.
PROPOSED PROVISION OF PLAY AREAS
The Local Plan will set out the planning frame work up until 2031. It will be adopted in 2016 and will replace the District Plan. The document will outline the Borough Council’s strategic vision for infrastructure, highlighting growth in terms of Housing, Schools, Shops and Roads.
The local plan looks to ensure that new developments have the right provision for outdoor play. It is imperative that existing sites, regardless of play value, are maintained and refurbished when appropriate.
Throughout the life of this strategy, the aim is to install new equipment in existing sites to ensure that they achieve a high play value for all users of the play equipment.
Consultation with the community is key to ensuring the play areas equipment is in line with the wishes of the users and fulfill, while at the same time meeting the needs of the local environment.
PLAY VALUE
The concept ‘Play Value’ is an accepted assessment methodology to appraise the physical and interactive qualities of play equipment. When equipment is fun and engaging, it is said to have Play Value. It is important to note that equipment with a high Play Value may need more frequent maintenance due to the high volume of children accessing the equipment.
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Appendix 3 provides an assessment by the Council of the Play Value for the Borough play areas.
The assessment matrix rates the following areas:
DIVERSITY OF PLAY
It is important to provide for the four types of play within a play area, as defined earlier as physical/active, cognitive, creative and social play.
RANGE OF AGES
A range of age groups and abilities need to be provided for within a play area, and take into account the demographics of the community area. The equipment in each play area needs to be considered against the equipment provision of nearby play areas, so as to ensure alternative play skills, which offer different opportunities and experiences.
INCLUSIVENESS AND ACCESSIBILITY
Connectivity via pathways to the play area is just as important as providing access into the play area. It is important to include accessible play elements in a play area and make the best parts of the play area accessible to all abilities. Parents and carers should be able to easily interact with children within the play area and if amenities are provided, they should be accessible to all.
PHYSICAL CONDITION
It is essential that play equipment or structures are safe, structurally sound and visually appealing.
ORIGINALITY
Each play area should be different with elements that make it unique or special for the community and the location (i.e. through natural materials and artistic elements).
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SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT
Surrounding natural features (e.g. trees or creeks) and built structures (e.g. pathways, bridges, skate area, BMX track, ball game area, half court, etc.) add to the play value. The provision of amenities (e.g. toilets, picnic areas, shade and seating) are important.
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CURRENT CHALLENGES
This section reviews the issues and challenges that face play areas and considers Health and Safety, inclusivity and the local community.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS
The introduction of European Safety Standards for Outdoor Playground Equipment
(EN1176 and EN1177) has increased safety standards imposed on play equipment specifically focusing on absorbent surfacing, the surface area between equipment. As this legislation was introduced in 1999, the majority of UK playgrounds has some equipment, which fails to conform to this requirement, but, does meet the requirement of the previous standard: BS5696. This observation does not mean that equipment is dangerous or that remedial action is required, nor is the standard mandatory or retrospective in its requirements
As equipment deteriorates it is not possible to replace parts as they are no longer available.
In some cases equipment has to be entirely removed, as it is unfeasible to replace, leaving gaps in the current play provision. This results in play areas needing new replacements equipment, which has to conform to the new standard.
As well as providing safe equipment, no animal should enter a play area. To ensure pets are kept out of the vicinity, dog bins are located away from a play area to discourage owners walking their pets near the equipment. Appendix 4 shows an example of the notice boards placed around play areas to reiterate this message.
The Council provides regular play area inspections throughout the year.
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995
Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, requires that organisations are required to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to the physical environment to overcome barriers to access.
These adjustments include: steps, seating, access points, paths and equipment.
It is important to ensure that play is accessible for all and that all sites as they are developed are inclusive to all children. This provision is not just pertinent to physical activity; it also includes sensory and cognitive play. Development of new sites will have to ensure that the access and equipment provide more opportunities for children of all abilities.
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PROVISION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (13-17 YEAR OLDS)
It is known that young people often like to congregate in social groups, and some of these gatherings can be in and around children’s play areas. Whilst most young people do not engage in antisocial behaviour, occurrences can happen; this can sometimes lead to the misuse of the equipment, vandalism, fire damage and leaving rubbish and broken glass are various examples.
The Home Office acknowledge that young people who are able to access activities, which are age appropriate, are less likely to cause anti-social behaviour.
Current outdoor provision for 13-17 year olds within the Borough includes:
2 Skate Parks
3 MUGAS
2 Basketball Courts
2 Informal Kick about areas
4 Teenage Shelters
High Ropes Facility
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
It is important that the community is consulted on matters that effect their neighborhoods and there are various ways to gauge their needs. Community can be achieved through:
Open public consultation
Youth Forums
Tennant and residents associations
Written consultations
Local schools
Youth and sports partnership
The appropriate consultation methodology will be dependent on the scale and size of the play area project.
Replacement or refurbishment of equipped play areas will be based on providing a similar 17 | P a g e itinerary of equipment that is currently or was originally installed. Any changes to play areas will be subject to consultations with local residents. Appendix 5 is an example of a draft written notice. This example would be placed within close proximity of the playground, with all information relevant to the consultation being published on the Council’s website. Should a play area be in the vicinity of a local community facility, school or church, these would be consulted.
Installation of new equipped play areas would be subject to the same consultation process; however adverts and/or press notices would be considered. Some developments may be included independently in planning consultation processes.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
Community Safety is about feeling safe, whether at home, in the street or at work. It relates to quality of life and being able to pursue and obtain the fullest benefits from your domestic, social and economic lives without interference from crime and disorder. Everyone has a part to play in community safety, whether a business, a resident, a visitor, young or old because it is the concern of the whole community.
Borough and district councils have a responsibility to work in partnership with councils, the police, and fire and health services to improve safety in their areas.
It is paramount that any area where children are encouraged to play is kept safe. Damaged or unsafe play area equipment needs to be identified and dealt with quickly and appropriately.
RISK/BENEFIT
It is important to ensure that there is a small element of risk in play areas to stimulate the cognitive development of children and young people who use the equipment. This is recognised by Play England, the Department for Children, Schools & Families and RoSpa.
When determining whether or not the risk is acceptable or tolerable the following factors should be taken into account before deciding to install any play equipment:
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The likelihood of coming to harm;
The severity of that harm;
The benefits, rewards or outcomes of the activity
Everybody expects to live in a clean, safe environment. The Council tries hard to make sure that this happens, working alongside other organisations and, most importantly, the people of Welwyn Hatfield.
THE ‘DESTINATION’ PLAYGROUND
This type of play area has a wide selection of play facilities for varying age ranges and attracts children from neighboring houses, as well as others being brought to the park from further afield by parents on foot or by car. These play areas, however, should not become a replacement for the opportunity to play within walking distance from home.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AGENDA
The Chief Medical Officer recommends that children and young people spend a total of 60 minutes each day involved in physical exercise. Outdoor play can offer this providing there is adequate provision to encourage children to engage in physical activity.
SITE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS
Legislation, requires all play areas receive a minimum of one operational inspection per week by a Registered Play Inspectors International (RPII). Two members of Council staff are currently qualified to undertake this task.
All findings are recorded onsite using a specialist Mobile App with the majority of remedial works being completed during the play area visit. Larger or specialist works are required to be conducted by the equipment providers.
Outside of the scholastic term, all play areas are subject to additional routine inspections.
All playgrounds are inspected annually by a RoSPA Inspector.
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CONSIDERATIONS
There are several factors which need to be taken into consideration when developing or refurbishing playgrounds. This section explores the considerations that are associated with developments in play provision.
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DESIGN
Play areas that are most successful are designed to fit into their surroundings and enhance the local environment. Knowledge of the local area and its history can provide inspiration for the design, likewise ensuring they are close to nature, particularly if the setting of a play area is confined in a wooded area. Natural resources such as fallen leaves and twigs provide play opportunities in a sustainable approach.
Equipment needs to challenge children, as they need to accept challenges and potential small risks when playing, which will stimulate their physical and cognitive development.
A play area which is designed with the community and users will highlight their concerns and aspirations which can help ensure an area will be popular and well used. Where possible, engaging all children can provide assistance to those who are accompanying children of differing ages.
COST
Around 20% of the total cost of a playground is spent on safety surfacing. To ensure best value for money all options should be reviewed and the sites should be designed to utilise or exclude safety surfacing were needed.
The average cost to entirely renew/refurbish a play area is £35,000. Currently revenue budgets fund the ongoing maintenance of existing equipment with capital bids being placed to fund new play area projects. There are a wide range of external funding opportunities to improve or develop play areas, though this source of funding is not easily accessible.
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
Once the Council has provided play areas, they have a legal duty to maintain them. This includes a weekly safety inspection, repairing any damage caused, and general maintenance of equipment. All play areas must be subject to an annual inspection by an external body.
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BEST VALUE
Any work conducted by an external provider is subject to a tendering process to ensure best value. Contracts are awarded on the cost, design and quality of equipment.
EQUALITIES
All play area opportunities should seek to achieve inclusive play. Equipment should be sought which engages children of all abilities to play together. However it is important to remember that not all elements of a play can be accessible to all children. A disability is not just being confined to a wheelchair, being visually impaired will require a play area to be stimulating in other senses, e.g. touch and sound.
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
This section details the aims, objectives and proposals for the Borough maintained play areas over a ten year period. A review will be considered annually and any improvements to the Plan updated as and when required.
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NO LOW PLAY VALUE SITES
By 2025, all play areas will be reviewed an were required updated or upgraded to ensure that they are fit for purpose and have a degree of play value.
ACHIEVE HIGH STANDARDS OF PLAY SAFETY
Ensure that annual inspections of play areas achieve high safety scores with a minimum number of low recommendations.
STREAMLINE INSPECTION PROCEDURES
The introduction of play inspection software has been specifically implemented to save time and improve the entire inspection process from site visit through to secure data storage.
REDUCE ANTI- SOCIABLE BEHAVIOUR
Continue to work in partnership with different bodies to ensure anti-social behaviour is eradicated from children’s playgrounds.
ENHANCE PLAY PROVISION
Create fun, enthusiastic play areas for children and young people that allow risks to be taken and enable them to explore their own abilities.
MAXIMUMISE INCLUSIVE PLAY
Play areas will be adapted were possible to ensure all children can play together in a stimulating environment.
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ACTION PLAN
An action plan to be reviewed on an annual basis has been created to priorities each play area. It details the level of development by comparing the existing provision against various factors including Play Value and other local provisions. This then helps establish the details of the proposed action.
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PLAY AREA ACTION PLAN
STATUS COLOR LEGEND & TOGGLE
Low Priority Medium Priority High Priority
PRIORITY SITE COMMUNITY PROPOSED PROPOSED SITE OWNER SITE NUMBER SITE NAME SITE ADDRESS WARD TREE OFFICER CATEGORY AGE RANGE EQUIPMENT ON SITE TEEN EQUPMENT ON SITE AMMENITIES ON SITE SURFACING ON SITE PLAY VALUE SCORE PROPOSED ACTION ORDER POSTCODE OFFICER COST DATE Flower Seats and Picinic Table (Wicksteed Leisure LTD) Fenced Area with Gate Toddler Swing Off Salisbury Road, Oliver Wareing 1 WHBC W26 Shortlands Green AL7 3RX PEARTREE Peter Hambling LEAP 2-6 Years Toddler Multiplay (Gametime) Bench Tiles 25 Toddler Multi Unit 25k 2016/17 WGC Claire Lilley Spring Hippo (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Litter Bin Springer Toddler Multiunit Toddler Swing Summerfield o/s Off Travellers Lane, Fire Station Climber (SMP Playgrounds LTD) 2 WHBC H41 AL10 8LP HATFIELD SOUTH Peter Hambling Miriam Hill LEAP 2-6 Years Bench Tiles 22 Spinner 25k 2016/17 nos 39 & 31 Hatfield Slide (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Springer Seating and Litter Bin
Howe Dell Estate Off Brain Close, 3 WHBC H36 AL10 8BT HATFIELD EAST Debbie Watts Miriam Hill LAP 2-6 Years Two Climbing Frames (Manufacturer Not Known) Bench Tiles 20 Floorgames with seating 6K 2018/19 site 3 Hatfield Widford Road site Off Panshanger Oliver Wareing Square Climber (Manufacturer not Indicated) 4 WHBC W15 AL7 2LR HALDENS Debbie Watts LAP 2-6 Years Tiles 21 Floor Games 6K 2018/19 1 Drive, WGC Claire Lilley Round Climber (Manufacturer not Indicated) Widford Road site Off Panshanger Oliver Wareing 5 WHBC W16 AL7 2LR HALDENS Debbie Watts LAP 2-12 Years Embankment Slide (Manufacturer not Indicated) Tiles 21 Boulders and Logs 4K 2018/19 2 Drive, WGC Claire Lilley Rear of houses in Toddler Multiunit Nursery Hill (site North Way off Oliver Wareing Spinner 6 WHBC W8 AL7 1UJ HALDENS Peter Hambling LAP 6-12 Years Two Ladder Climbers (Wicksteed Leisure LTD) Tiles 21 20K 2018/19 4) Bessemer Road, Claire Lilley Springer WGC seating and Litter Bin Fenced Area with 3 Gates Toddler Swings (Manufacturer not Indicated) The Reeds/Corals Off Broadwater Oliver Wareing 2 Benches 7 WHBC W27 AL7 3AB PEARTREE Peter Hambling LEAP 2-6 Years Roundabout (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Wetpour 30 Mead Crescent Claire Lilley Litter Bin 2 Spring Seats (Hags) Operators Sign Inclusive Swing Teen Shelter (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Boxfield/Archers Off Archers Oliver Wareing Junior Multi Unit 8 WHBC W21 AL7 4PS HOWLANDS Christiana LEAP 6-12 Years Junior Multiplay (Manufacturer not Indicated) Basketball Outfit and Court Tiles 26 Ride POS Ride,WGC Claire Lilley Springer Sprinners Rear Of High View 9 WHBC H0026 Hilltop AL710 8HZ HATFIELD SOUTH Peter Hambling Miriam Hill LAP 6-12 Years Climbing Boulders (Huna Designs) Open Weave Tiles 39 Operator Sign Shops Hatfield Seesaw (Record) Toddler Multi Unit Junior Swing (Manufacturer is not Known) Springers Fenced Area with Gate Off Blackfan Road, Oliver Wareing Roundabout (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Spinners 10 WHBC W17 Cypress Avenue AL7 1HN PANSHANGER Debbie Watts LEAP 2-12 Years Bench Wetpour 24 WGC Claire Lilley Toddler Swings (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Junior Swing Litter Bin Igloo Climber (Record) Toddler Swing Tree (As Climber) Seating and Litter Bin Fenced Area with 2 Gates Spring Hippo (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Off Woods Avenue, Bench 11 WHBC H45 Oaklands Wood AL10 8LU HATFIELD WEST Peter Hambling Miriam Hill LAP 2-6 Years Spring Fish (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Wetpour 36 Hatfield Litter Bin Stepping Posts (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Operators Sign Toddler Multiunit Spring Hippo (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Junior Multiunit Spring Cat (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Inclusive Swing Spring Fish (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Fenced Area with 2 Gates Off Hazel Grove, Oliver Wareing Toddler Swing 12 WHBC W13 Hornsfield AL7 2DX HALDENS Christiana LEAP 2-12 Years Junior Swings (The Swing Company) Bench Wetpour 24 WGC Claire Lilley Junior Swing Toddler Swings (The Swing Company) Litter Bin Spinner Balance Beam (Manufacturer not Indicated) Springer Multiplay (Manufacturer not Indicated) Seating and Litter Bin
Multiplay (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Rear of Handside Stepping Logs (Manufacturer Not Known) Enclosed area with 2 Gates Wetpour Oliver Wareing 13 WHBC W2 Melbourne Court Lane & Attimore AL8 6LL HANDSIDE Peter Hambling LEAP 2-12 Years Spring Seesaw (Manufacturer Not Known) 2 Benches Grass 31 Claire Lilley Road, WGC Spring Horse (Manufacturer Not Known) Litter Bin Tiles Spring Hen (Manufacturer Not Known) Toddler Swings (Manufacturer Not Known) Multiplay (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Inclusive Swing Fenced Area with 2 Gates Toddler Swings (The Swing Company) Toddler Swings Oliver Wareing Bench 14 WHBC W4 Sewells Sewells, WGC AL8 7AQ SHERRARDS Christiana LEAP 2-12 Years Junior Swings (The Swing Company) Wetpour 29 Junior Multi Unit Claire Lilley Litter Bin Roundabout (Manufacturer Not Known) Trampoline Operators Sign Spring Seesaw (Manufacturer Not Known) Sprinners 2 Spring Seats (Sutcliffe) Toddler Swing (The Swing Company) 2 Mushroom Stepping Stones (Manufacturer not Known) Spring Cat (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Fence with 2 Gates Between Wood Spring Hippo (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Litter Bin 15 WHBC H44 Drovers Way Common & Drovers AL10 0PU HATFIELD EAST Julie Miriam Hill LEAP 2-6 Years Wetpour 37 Spring Motorbike (SMP Playgrounds LTD) 2 Benches Way, Hatfield Spring Seesaw (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Childs Seat Roundabout (Manufacturer Not Known) Revolving Log (Manufacturer Not Known) Howe Dell Estate Onslow Close, Floor Hopscotch and Snakes and Ladders (Sutcliff Play) 16 WHBC H34 AL10 8BT HATFIELD EAST Debbie Watts Miriam Hill LAP 2-6 Years Tarmac 60 Floor Games site 1 Hatfield Dice Spinner Game (Sutcliff Play) Double Hoop Climber (Manufacturer Not Indicated) Toddler Swing Offset Climber (Manufacturer Not Indicated) Junior Swing Off Crop Common, Tiles 17 WHBC H33 Cob Mead AL10 0JF HATFIELD EAST Debbie Watts Miriam Hill LEAP 2-6 Years Driving Toy (Playworld Systems) 21 Springer Hatfield Open Weave Tiles Spring Car (Playworld systems) Spinner Spinning Pole (Playworld Systems) Toddler Multi Unit Toddler Interactive Play Unit Toddler Multiplay (Kompan LTD) Fenced Area with 3 Gates Tiles Off Hazel Grove, Oliver Wareing Spring Bug (Kompan LTD) 18 WHBC W14 New Wood AL7 2DR HALDENS Christiana LEAP 2-12 Years 2 Benches Wetpour 30 WGC Claire Lilley Embankment slide (Manufacturer Not Indicated) Rocking Seesaw (Playdale) Litter Bin Open Weave Tiles Roundabout (Hunt) Spring Motorbike (Kompan LTD) Spring Fish (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Enclosed Area with Gate Oliver Wareing 19 WHBC W9 Dawley Off Blythway, WGC AL7 1EA HALDENS Julie LEAP 2-6 Years Spring Cat (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Bench Open Weave Tiles 33 Claire Lilley Toddler Swings (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Litter Bin Threeway Spring (Kompan LTD) Toddler Multiplay (Kompan LTD) Rocket Spring (Playworld Systems) Additional Bench Brickfield o/s No Off Travellers Lane, 20 WHBC H39 AL10 8TN HATFIELD SOUTH Peter Hambling Miriam Hill LAP 2-6 Years Plane Spring (Playworld Systems) Wetpour 21 Additional Litter Bin 33 Hatfield Additional Operator Signage Fence with Gate Off Maryland, 2 Benches 21 WHBC H43 Cavendish Hall AL10 8EA HATFIELD CENTRAL Carol Miriam Hill LEAP 2-12 Years Multiplay (Wicksteed Leisure LTD) Wetpour 26 Additional Spinner Hatfield Litter Bin Operator Sign Daisy Spring (Kompan LTD) Fence with Gate Spinning Bowl (Kompan LTD) 2 Benches Additional Spinner 22 WHBC W23 Howlands House Off Howlands, WGC AL7 4SD HOWLANDS Christiana Miriam Hill LEAP 2-12 Years Open Weave Tiles 26 Supernova (Kompan LTD) Litter Bin Additional Multi Unit Galaxy Climber (Kompan LTD) Operator Sign Junior Swing (Wicksteed Leisure LTD) Junior Swings (The Swing Company) Teen Shelter (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Toddler Swings (The Swing Company) Fenced Area with 2 Gates Basketball Outfit and Court Junction of Haldens Balance Beam (Manufacturer Not Known) Bench 23 WHBC W10 Haldens Park AL7 1DS HALDENS Julie Meaks Miriam Hill NEAP 2-12 Years Climber (Lappset) Wetpour 36 and Rowans, WGC Multiplay (Manufacturer Not Known) Litter Bin Kick Wall (Lapset) Spring Cat (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Operators Signs Spring Fish (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Spring Hippo (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Spring Seesaw (Manufacturer Not Known) Junior Swings (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Toddler Swings (The Swing Company) Fenced Area with 2 Gates Off Guessens Road, Oliver Wareing Bench Grass 24 WHBC W3 Farm Close AL8 6RP HANDSIDE Peter Hambling LEAP 2-12 Years Multiplay (Manufacturer Not Known) 34 WGC Claire Lilley Balance Beam (Manufacturer not Known Litter Bin Wetpour Spring Cat (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Operators Sign Spring Fish (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Trim Trail (Wicksteed Leisure LTD) Teen Shelter (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Junior Swings (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Junior Multiplay (Sutcliff) Fence with 2 Gates Grass Next to Stream 25 WHBC H38 Howe Dell POS AL10 8BS HATFIELD EAST Debbie Watts Miriam Hill NEAP 2-12 Years 2 Spinning Bowls (Manufacturer not Known) Bench Wetpour 37 Woods Toddler Swing (The Swing Company) Litter Bin Open Weave Tiles Trampoline (Manufacturer not Known) Spring Seesaw (Hags) 2 Spring Seats (Hags) Junior Multiplay (Sutcliffe) Toddler Swings (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Junior Swings (Kompan LTD) 2 Benches Off Wellfield Road, Open Weave Tiles 26 WHBC H31 Burleigh POS AL10 0BG HATFIELD CENTRAL Julie Meaks Miriam Hill NEAP 2-12 Years Spring Cat (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Litter Bin 35 Hatfield Wetpour Spring Fish (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Fenced Area with 2 Gates Spinning Bowl (Kompan LTD) Three Way Spring (Kompan LTD) Balance Beam (Manufacturer unknown) Fenced Area with Gate Off Panshanger Oliver Wareing Bench 27 WHBC W18 Amwell Common AL7 2LJ HALDENS Debbie Watts LEAP 6-12 Years Junior Multiplay (Kompan LTD) Open Weave Tiles 42 Drive, WGC Claire Lilley Litter Bin Operator Sign Off Crop Common, Double Spider climber (Lappset) 28 WHBC H30 Harvest Mead AL10 0JD HATFIELD SOUTH Debbie Watts Miriam Hill LEAP 2-12 Years Open Weave Tiles 39 Hatfield Springer (Lappset) Off Moors Walk, Oliver Wareing 29 WHBC W24 Baldwins AL7 2BD HALDENS Debbie Watts LEAP 2-6 Years Toddler Climber (Kompan LTD) Wetpour 37 WGC Claire Lilley Summerfield o/s Off Travellers Lane, Climber (Lappset) 30 WHBC H40 AL10 8LP HATFIELD SOUTH Peter Hambling Miriam Hill LEAP 6-12 Years Open Weave Tiles 38 nos 2 & 4 Hatfield Spinning Pole (Manufacturer Not Indicated) Toddler Swing (Kompan LTD) Fenced Area with Gate Off Blackfan Road & Toddler Multiunit (Kompan LTD) Bench 31 WHBC W19 Bushey Ley POS AL7 3HA PANSHANGER Christiana Miriam Hill LEAP 2-6 Years Open Weave Tiles 40 Bushey Green, WGC Threeway Springer (Kompan LTD) Litter Bin Supernova (Kompan LTD) Operator Sign Junior Swings (Kompan LTD) Toddler Swings (Kompan LTD) Fenced Area with 2 Gates Templewood Junior Multiplay (Kompan LTD) Bench Vale/Summerdale Oliver Wareing Spring Bug (Kompan LTD) Litter Bin 32 WHBC W5 Knightsfield POS AL87QG SHERRARDS Christiana NEAP 2-12 Years 37 WGC rear of dental Claire Lilley Threeway Spring (Kompan LTD) Operators Sign surgery Spinning Bowl (Kompan LTD) Teen Shelter (SMP Senior Multiplay (Kompan LTD) Playgrounds LTD) Galaxy Unit (Kompan LTD) Supernova (Kompan LTD) Junior Swings (Kompan LTD) Spring (Kompan LTD) Threeway Spring (Kompan LTD) Fence with 2 Gates Spinning Bowl (Kompan LTD) Bench Grass Redhall Park Off Redhall Close, Toddler Swing (Kompan LTD) Litter Bin 33 WHBC H42 AL10 9EQ HATFIELD SOUTH Carol Miriam Hill NEAP 2-12 Years Open Weave Tile 46 Open Space Hatfield Toddler Multiplay (Kompan LTD) Operator Sign Wetpour Supernova (Kompan LTD) Teen Shelter (SMP Puppet (Kompan LTD) Playgrounds LTD) Senior Multiplay (Kompan LTD) Galaxy Unit (Kompan LTD) Embankment Slide (Manufacturer Not Known) Junior Swings (The Swing Company) Senior Multiplay (Lappset) Roundabout (Eibe) Spinning Disk (Manufacturer not Indicated) Seesaw (Eibe) MUGA (SMP Playgrounds LTD) Fence with 3 Gates Lawrence Hall Oliver Wareing 34 WHBC W28 Off Chequers, WGC Al7 4FE HOLLYBUSH Christiana NEAP 2-12 Years Spring Horse (Kompan LTD) Seeting Arena (Manufacturer not 2 Benches Wetpour 38 End Claire Lilley Spring Hen (Kompan LTD) Indicated) Litter Bin Junior Multiplay (Lappset) Wobble Log (Eibe) Toddler Swings (The Swing Company) Sping Dragon (Kompan LTD) Stepping Logs (Manufacturer not Indicated) Junior Swings (Kompan LTD) Senior Multiplay (Kompan LTD) Galaxy Climber (Kompan LTD) Spring Seesaw (Kompan LTD) Fenced Area with 2 Gates Oliver Wareing 2 Benches 35 WHBC W11 Little Rivers POS Off Daniells, WGC AL7 1QJ HALDENS Peter Hambling NEAP 2-12 Years Low Rotator (Sutcliffe) Open Weave Tiles 44 Claire Lilley Puppet (Kompan LTD) Litter Bin Junior Multi Play (Kompan LTD) Operator Sign Spring Bug (Kompan LTD) Toddler Swings (Kompan LTD) Spinning Bowl (Kompan LTD) Spinning Disk (Kompan LTD) Adjacent to 48-52 Supernova (Kompan LTD) Enclosed area with 2 Gates Nursery Hill (site Nursery Hill off Oliver Wareing Spinning Bowl (Kompan LTD) 36 WHBC W7 AL7 1UF HALDENS Peter Hambling LEAP 2-12 Years Bench Open Weave Tiles 42 3) Bessemer Road, Claire Lilley Spring Bug (Kompan LTD) Litter Bin WGC Daisy Swing (Kompan LTD) Threeway Springer (Kompan LTD) Multiplay (Kompan LTD) Motorbike Springer (Sutcliffe) Enclosed area with 2 Gates Rear of Hillfield, Junior Climbing Unit with rotator (Sutcliffe) 37 WHBC H29 Hillfield AL10 0TU HATFIELD EAST Julie Miriam Hill LEAP 2-12 Years Bench Grass Matting 62 Hatfield Toddler Swings (Sutcliffe) Litter Bin Floor Games (Sutcliffe)