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Play Parks around the Waterlooville Area

Friday 3rd April 2015 by Amanda Mayne

We have 3 young boys and they like nothing better than going to the park to run off a bit of that never-ending energy. I have compiled a list of their favourites in the Waterlooville area. We quite often jump in the car and visit as many parks as we can – it’s makes a great half-a-day and is pretty cheap too! These are in no particular order:

1. Westbrook Play Park

The park nearest us, so within walking distance. Situated on Tempest Avenue next to Tesco Express, Plough and Barleycorn Pub and Westbrook Hall. Parking is available. Built in July 2006 and was part funded by the Westbrook Play Area Action Group which raised £24,500 towards the overall cost of £85,000; the rest by Tesco and Hampshire Playing Fields Association. I believe it was built in reaction to many local parks closing down – I know of two in the Tempest area alone that for whatever reason weren’t maintained. Anyway, as parks go, it’s not too bad and the kids can happily spend 1/2 an hour having fun.

westbrook park tempest avenue waterlooville play area
Westbrook Play Park. Tempest Avenue, Waterlooville PO7 8NU

2. Hazleton Way Park

Next on the list is a small park situated in Hazleton Way (Horndean End). Plenty of on-road parking and like the previous park has a large green space to kick a ball around too. This is an old, and rather tired park, but still plenty to play on. Just outside the park railings is a couple of adult gym equipment pieces. To be honest, I’ve never seen anyone use them for the purpose they are intended, but the kids like to try and have a go anyway!

Hazleton Way Park play waterlooville children
Hazleton Way Play Park. Deep Dell, Horndean, Waterlooville PO9 9DP

3. Merchistoun Hall Park

Situated in the beautiful grounds of Merchistoun Hall, there is a small ‘natural’ play area which is more like an adventure playground. We frequent this park regularly as it is near the boys schools and quite often have a quick play before going home. Sadly, it has become vandalised over the years and much of the wooden adventure play equipment has been removed. The boys like exploring the grounds and looking at the pond, so all is not lost. There is on-site parking too.

merchistoun hall play park natural waterlooville
Merchistoun Hall Play Park. Murray Road, Horndean, Waterlooville PO8 9LJ

4. Peel Park

Quite far from the Waterlooville area but so good that it’s worth the trip. Fabulous on-site parking, massive playing field, skate park and lovely play park for children of all ages. We quite often take a picnic and could happily spend half a day here. There is a zip-wire, swings and slides (not shown in the picture). Unfortunately it doesn’t have on-site toilet facilities but a short walk down into Clanfield you can officially use the toilets in the Rising Sun Pub (which are nice and clean!)

peel park clanfield waterlooville recreation ground
Peel Park. Peel Park Recreation Ground. Chalton Lane, Clanfield, Waterlooville PO8 0PZ

5. Jubilee Park

Jubilee park is situated in Waterlooville Recreation Ground. There is plenty of parking on both sides of the park, and the kids love this fairly traditional park. There are some new areas added in recent years, which judging from the signs it was lottery funded. There’s a bike track in the distance too.

Jubilee park play waterlooville Children
Waterlooville Recreation Ground Play Park. Jubilee Park, Jubilee Road, Waterlooville PO7 7HU

6. Denmead Park

Newly regenerated in 2014, Denmead Park is one of the best in the area. We have already covered this park in detail here. A fabulous park and well worth the trip.

Denmead Play Park Ashling Road equipment
Denmead Park. King George Playing Fields, Ashling Park Road, Denmead, Waterlooville PO7 6EH

 7. Cowplain Recreation Ground

Looking forward to the opening of this new park at Cowplain Recreation Ground which was a very tired and old park.

Cowplain recreation ground new play park plans
Cowplain Recreation Ground Play Park. Padnell Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8EH

8. Five Heads Road Park

Again, not too far from the boys’ schools and a nice little park with the extra add-ons in recent years of adventure area outside the railed area. Plenty of parking and like the majority of the parks featured, a large field to kick a ball around.

Five Heads Road Play Park Horndean
Five Heads Road Play Park. Five Heads Road, Horndean PO8 9NZ

9. Jubilee Hall Park

Not massive, but enough to keep them occupied for a little while. There is a large adult gym a few steps away from this park too – which although not strictly for children, they usually like to ‘have a go’! Again, there is parking and a huge field for the ubiquitous ball kicking.

Jubilee Hall Play Park Catherington Lane Crouch Lane Horndean
Jubilee Hall Park. Catherington Lane/Crouch Lane, Horndean PO8 9SU

Jubilee Hall Play Park Catherington Lane Crouch Lane Horndean adult gym equipment

10. Downs Park

Tucked away in Catherington at the top of First Avenue is a lovely little park. Lots to do for all ages and again a green space to run around too. Parking isn’t as easy, but we never usually have a problem with parking in the surrounding streets for the half an hour or so that we are there.

Downs Play Park First Avenue Catherington Hampshire Clanfield
Downs Park. First Avenue, Catherington, Hampshire, PO8 0JP

 

These are some of the boys’ favourites and no doubt there are many more in the area that we have missed.

Comment below or message us about others you may know of and we could try out. When I first had children a list like this would have been invaluable to me for somewhere different to take them – I hope it’s been useful for you too.

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Comments

  1. David Nettleship says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 19:39

    Nikki/David

  2. Alice Lawrie says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 20:40

    what about the park by Jubilee Hall, Crouch Lane(?) Catherington Lane. Also – Rowlands Castle Recreation Gound, Links Lane. A couple for you to check out over the easter hols maybe?

  3. About Waterlooville says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 20:40

    Hi Alice…thanks for the tips on more parks to try out. Jubilee Hall park is already in the blog post. Let’s hope the weather improves!

  4. About Waterlooville says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 20:40

    Hi Bex … The last time we saw the Cowplain park, the landscaping seemed to be almost complete. I expect the play apparatus will be installed once the weather improves. Can’t wait to see it!

  5. Bex Frost says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 20:40

    Have they started working back on Cowplain recreational park yet? Any news of completion?

  6. Becky Hider says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 20:40

    Fab reviews. But when will the council do something with the park at Purbrook Heath. There are barely any in the Purbrook/Widley area. A decent one would be lovely!!!

  7. Melanie Pharoah says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 20:40

    Linnet close park

  8. Lucy Cook says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 20:40

    Lesley Parks

  9. Nichola Forster says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 21:40

    Keats close park

  10. Melissa Kirven Giles says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 21:40

    Claire Louise Crouch

  11. Claire Porter says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 21:40

    Becky – the one in the photo was only possible thanks to a very hardworking committee who raised £20k in a few years. I was on that committee! Have to work to make things happen. 😃

  12. Pete Miller says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 21:40

    Sabrina Miller

  13. M Sparks says

    Friday 3rd April 2015 at 22:02

    Agree with Becky above, Purbrook is sorely lacking. They have taken away the fencing at Fielders which is really poor. Anyone know if the council are planning an upgrade?

  14. Sarah Betteridge Day says

    Saturday 4th April 2015 at 08:40

    The park in Keats Close is called Longwood Park, my parents live in Keats Close. There’s good play equipment there for the children.

  15. Karina Leighton says

    Saturday 4th April 2015 at 08:40

    Brilliant I have loads to try

  16. About Waterlooville says

    Saturday 4th April 2015 at 10:39

    Thank you all for your suggestions of more parks to try. I have written a list and we’ll try them out (hopefully!) over the next couple of weeks. Perhaps I’ll have enough for a parks in the area part 2!

  17. Aimie Williams says

    Saturday 4th April 2015 at 13:39

    Crocodile park in wecock farm is excellent !

  18. George says

    Sunday 12th April 2015 at 06:52

    There’s a nice newly built park opposite South Downs college.

    Also, Springwood Ave next to Springwood Community Centre in Waterlooville has a fairly good park.

    Another one to consider including would be the one near to Solent school, off Farlington Avenue (Eveleigh Road).

  19. Neil says

    Thursday 16th July 2015 at 15:45

    New park in Purbrook is being built and should be finished soon at Elizabeth road.

    Contains a variety of climbing, rotating and swingingplay equipment.

    There is also a woodland type park in Creech Woods outside Denmead, well worth a look but more for older kids. Great place if you need to walk a dog and plenty of free parking.

  20. Kathy Parsons says

    Friday 26th January 2018 at 14:21

    This is a great list, thank you. We’ve recently moved to the area. Lots to try!

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