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Play Facilities

Introduction

Hastings Borough Council is strongly committed to promoting and developing opportunities for children's play.  We maintain the following play facilities:

Other playgrounds not included in this list are managed by external associations.

To help ensure our sites are clean and safe inspections are carried out daily throughout the year.  Once each year an independent expert reviews the condition and safety of every.

The Council is reviewing the quality and play value of existing sites with a view towards improvements in the future.

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Alexandra Park Lower Play Area

Location: Lower Park Road, Hastings.

Alexander Park play facility - location map

An opportunity arose thanks to Heritage Lottery Funding to replace the old, tired playground with a modern, innovative and challenging design.

Alexander Park play facility - view of the facility

Opened in April 2003 the new playground offers children the chance to " let off steam" while testing their agility.

Alexander Park play facility - modern and challenging equipment

Toilets are within 5 minutes walk with the café a 10-minute stroll away

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Beckley Close kick-about area

Location: Beckley Close, St Leonards on sea, TN38 9DA

Beckley Close play facility - location map

Well used hard surfaced facility providing for several ball games with two basketball/ five-a side combination goal activities.

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BOS Field Play Area

Location: Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2AA

BOS Field Play Area - location map

Well-used, hard-surfaced facility for ball games with two basketball / five-a-side combination goal.

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Gensing Gardens Play Area

Location: Gensing Gardens, London Road, St Leonards on sea, TN37 6LR

Gensing Gardens Play Area - location map

Rebuilt as part of a Hastings Borough Council playground refurbishment programme and providing a range of equipment within a shady garden setting.

Gensing Gardens Play Area - view of slide Gensing Gardens Play Area - view of swings and slide

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St Johns Road Playground - "Tracks"

Location: St Johns Road, St Leonards on sea, TN34 6HP

St Johns Road Playground - location map

Opened in April 2003 this large play facility provides a range of activities close to Warrior Square station.  The equipment reflects the railway theme.

St Johns Road play facility - view of the slide St Johns Road play facility - view of play train and slide

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West Hill Playground

Location: Castle Hill Road, Hastings TN34 3RD

West hill Playground - location map

Refurbished several years ago this play area is located within a large area of public open space having terrific views across the town and out to sea.  The adjacent shelter has been redesigned and is now integrated with the playground.

West Hill play facility - view of the slides

West Hill play facility - view of the swings and slide

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White Rock Gardens Skateboard Ramp

Location: to the west of Falaise Road

White Rock Gardens Skateboard Ramp - location map

Large skate boarding facility located with a range of ramps and jumps.

White Rock Gardens Skateboard Ramp - a BMX rider on the ramp

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This page last updated: 14/03/2006

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