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Play Area Renovations Set to Swing into Action

Dover District Council is investing nearly £180,000 to renovate three play areas in the district. The renovations are expected to be completed by the summer holidays 2025. 

The three play areas that are being renovated are:

  • The Bulwarks Play Area in Sandwich
  • Marke Wood Play Area in Walmer
  • Travers Road Play Area in Deal

The renovations are being funded by a variety of sources, including Dover District Council, the town councils, and developer contributions. The new play areas will feature inclusive play equipment and a range of new items to suit all ages and abilities.

Dover District Council is also planning to renovate Kearsney Abbey Play Area in 2026. Consultation on the Kearsney Abbey Play Area renovation is underway and will continue until the end of January.

For more information, please read the full press release and explore the new play area designs:

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Design Travers RdTravers Road Play Area

Our Play Areas

Dover Area

  • Aycliffe
  • Colton Crescent
  • Connaught Park
  • Elms Vale Recreation Ground
  • Kearsney Abbey
  • Northbourne Avenue
  • Pencester Gardens
  • Russell Gardens
  • St Radigunds
  • Sheridan Road

 Deal Area

  • Cowdray Square
  • Marke Wood Recreation Ground
  • North Deal Playing Fields
  • Travers Road
  • Victoria Park
  • William Pitt Avenue
  • Wilson Avenue

Sandwich Area

  • Poulders Gardens
  • The Bulwarks
  • The Butts

Aylesham Area

  • Central Boulevard
  • Market Place

 

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