Play Areas
...in the Dover area
Connaught Park
This park is due for updating. Dover District Council has
put aside £50,000 for the renovations and we have just been awarded
a further £50,000 Play Builder funding by KCC.
Elms Vale Recreation Ground
New equipment was installed at this site in 2009; it now
features flat swings, cradle swings, a high slide, a wheelchair
accessible roundabout and a multiplay unit with wide slide.
The car park adjacent to this play area has two designated disabled
parking spaces.
Kearsney Abbey
Plans for renovations at this site are being formulated – look
out for new equipment soon!

Pencester Gardens
Renovated in 2008 thanks to funding from the Big
Lottery. This play area is in the natural play style with
river boulders and the play equipment is mainly timber.
Features include a wooden castle, an accessible basket swing and a
roundabout.

Russell Gardens
The climbing frame had to be removed recently because it
required many repairs, a replacement will be made soon.
...in the Deal Area
Markewood Recreation Ground

Big Lottery Children’s Play Programme funded renovations at this
site in 2008. This grassy site has innovative features such
as landscaping and boulders. There are swings, a slide, a
climbing wall and a climbing tower.

Victoria Park
As with Connaught Park, this play area is due for
updating. Dover District Council has put aside £50,000 for
the renovations and we are awaiting a decision on our application
for Play Builder funding.
...in the Sandwich area
The Butts
New equipment was installed in 2008. The play area
features cradle swings, a roundabout and a multiplay unit with
slides suitable for toddlers and more challenging climbing frame
for older children.

Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGA'S)

Dover District Council owned Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGA'S):
- Sheridan Road
- Elms Vale Recreation Ground
- Victoria Park
- North Deal Playing Field
- The Butts Recreation Ground
- Aycliffe
Other MUGA's owned by the Kent County Council, Parish Councils
and Schools:
- Aylesham Youth Centre
- Lancaster Avenue
- Elvington
- St Radigund's
- Sandwich Leisure Centre
- Walmer
- Whitfield Recreation Ground
MUGA'S are all free of charge and provide the perfect facility
for a number of sports that include 5-aside football and
basketball.

Contact Leisure Services
Tel: 01304 872448
E-mail: leisureservices@dover.gov.uk