Help Shape Colchester’s Play Parks
We’re investing in the refurbishment of around 40 play parks across Colchester. Twelve of these will receive a full refurbishment, while the others will benefit from partial upgrades.
As our budget is limited, we’re prioritising the 12 parks where more significant improvements are possible – and we’d love your input to help shape their design.
We’re especially keen to hear from parents, carers and children about what would make these spaces more fun, inclusive and valuable for local families.
You can choose which parks to comment on, and your responses will remain anonymous. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete.
The consultation is now open and closes at 9am on Monday 3 November 2025.
The play areas we’re consulting on are as follows:
|
Play Area |
Ward |
Post Code |
Status |
|
Queensland Drive |
Berechurch |
CO2 8UF |
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|
Leyfield |
Marks Tey and Layer |
CO6 1HQ |
|
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Baden Powell |
Prettygate |
CO3 4SN |
|
|
Ripple Way |
St Anne’s and St John’s |
CO4 0AW |
|
|
Fan Avenue |
Mile End |
CO4 5ZX |
|
|
Wheatfield Road |
Stanway |
CO3 0YL |
|
|
Shelley Road |
Lexden and Braiswick |
CO3 4JH |
|
|
Hickory Ave |
Greenstead |
CO4 3YA |
|
|
St Cyrus |
St Anne’s and St John’s |
CO4 0NL |
|
|
King George V Playing Fields |
Lexden and Braiswick |
CO3 9BQ |
|
|
HWCP Climbing wall |
Mile End |
CO4 9UN |
|
|
Hatcher crescent |
New Town & Christchurch |
CO2 8JG |
The following playgrounds are also being upgraded, however, please note that these playgrounds do not form part of the consultation:
|
Playground |
Ward |
Refurbishment Type |
|
Kings Meadow |
Castle |
Refurbishment to a LEAP-style playground |
|
Northfield Gardens |
Highwoods |
Refurbishment to a LEAP-style playground |
|
Sioux Close |
Highwoods |
Refurbishment to a LEAP-style playground |
|
Chalfont Road |
St Anne's & St Johns |
Refurbishment to a LEAP-style playground |
|
The Chase |
Greenstead |
Kit Replacement |
|
Captains Gardens Play Area |
New Town & Christ Church |
Kit Replacement |
|
Buffet Way |
Greenstead |
Part Refurbishment |
|
Hickory Avenue |
Greenstead |
Part Refurbishment |
|
Elizabeth Close |
Highwoods |
Part Refurbishment |
|
Mill Road POS & Gym |
Mile End |
Part Refurbishment |
|
Westlands Country Park |
Prettygate |
Part Refurbishment |
|
Richmond Road |
Shrub End |
Part Refurbishment |
|
Woden Avenue |
Stanway |
Part Refurbishment |
|
Lower Lodge |
Wivenhoe |
Part Refurbishment |
|
Finchingfield Field |
Berechurch |
Resurface |
|
Greenstead Slopes |
Greenstead |
Resurface |
|
Gavin Way (Pencil Park) |
Highwoods |
Resurface |
|
Lorkin Way |
Lexden & Braiswick |
Resurface |
|
Flagstaff Road |
New Town & Christ Church |
Resurface |
|
Parade Square Play Area |
New Town & Christ Church |
Resurface |
|
St Annes |
St Anne's & St Johns |
Resurface |
|
St Brides |
St Anne's & St Johns |
Resurface |
Page last reviewed: 10 October 2025