The Parish Council owns and maintains the playground area, accessed from the War Memorial Recreation Ground and Quarry Close. The play equipment was renewed in 2014, thanks to a grant from WREN.
Posts about Playground Matters:
Trampoline installation
Exciting news!
The contractors have been on site this morning (18/11/2020) and installed the new play equipment.
This will be available to play on by tomorrow - the concrete base needs to set first.
RoSPA Safety Inspection 2020
The RoSPA Safety Inspection of the children's playground in Leek Wootton was carried out on 30 October 2020. The report is available to view here:
Due to the content of this report, the Parish Council will be carrying out surface repairs to the climbing frame and seeking advice on replacing play bark and other maintenance jobs.
Playground Re-opening Risk Assessment
The Parish Council risk assessment for re-opening the playground after COVID-19 closure is available to view here:
Playground re-opened
The playground in Leek Wootton has re-opened this afternoon.
COVID-19 guidance has been provided, because the playground is not staffed and the Parish Council would be grateful if adults would follow this:
We would like to thank everyone for their patience as measures have been put in place.
4 July 2020: Playground update
The playground will remain closed until further notice and all play equipment has been taped up.
Following the example of Warwick District Council, which is carrying out a phased re-opening of outdoor facilities, the PC is hoping to open soon, with guidance for users, following a thorough risk assessment to ensure compliance with Government guidelines.
The PC is grateful to all users for their patience.
Playground: New equipment
The Parish Council, which owns and manages Leek Wootton Children's Playground, is considering adding a new piece of equipment and would like to know whether it is a good idea.
It has chosen an in-ground trampoline, but would like to know what children that use the playground think of the idea.
Please use the simple poll below to let the Council know what you think (if you have further thoughts you wish to share with the Council, please email clerk@leekwootton.org.uk):
Would a trampoline be a good addition to the playground?
- Yes (96%, 27 Votes)
- No (4%, 1 Votes)
- Not sure (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 28
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Playground Closed
In accordance with the latest government guidance, the playground has been closed. Please respect this closure and help save lives.
RoSPA Safety Inspection 2019
The RoSPA Safety Inspection of the children's playground in Leek Wootton was carried out on 3 October 2019. The report is available to view here:
Due to the content of this report, the Parish Council will be replacing the damaged child swing and carrying out surface repairs to the climbing frame.
RoSPA Inspection Report 2018
The RoSPA Safety Inspection of the children's playground in Leek Wootton was carried out on 15 October 2018. The report is available to view here:
Play Area Safety Inspection Report, Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe (15 Oct 2018)
RoSPA Safety Inspection 2017
The RoSPA Safety Inspection of the children's playground in Leek Wootton was carried out on 10 November 2017. The report is available to view here:
Play Area Safety Inspection Report, Leek Wootton & Guy's Cliffe (10 Nov 2017)