Elmbridge invests in water play and play areas for families

We are proud to announce a further commitment to water play and outdoor recreation in the borough.

Water play matters to our community

Families across Elmbridge have told us loud and clear: water play is a cherished part of summer. It brings joy, connection, and outdoor fun to children and parents alike. We are listening and acting.

More splash, more access

Splashpads are already available at Churchfields Recreation Ground in Weybridge and Hersham Recreation Ground. We are now exploring funding opportunities to introduce new splashpads in Molesey and Cobham, ensuring more families can enjoy water play closer to home.

Our investment in modern, sustainable splashpads, like the successful new facility at Churchfields Recreation Ground, reflects our commitment to a Sustainable Elmbridge as these facilities balance water and energy use, ensuring environmental responsibility without compromising on fun.

New sand play area at Oatlands Recreation Ground, Weybridge

This December, we will begin revitalising the play experience at Oatlands Recreation Ground in Weybridge with the creation of a new sand play area, set to open next spring.

Replacing the existing paddling pool, this vibrant new space will offer year-round fun for younger children, with engaging, age-appropriate equipment designed to spark imagination, movement and joy - whatever the weather.

This investment is part of our ongoing commitment to creating inclusive, accessible, and exciting play spaces for families across Elmbridge.

Investing play

Elmbridge Borough Council is actively investing in play areas across the borough through a series of refurbishment and enhancement projects aimed at creating inclusive, safe, and engaging spaces for children and families. 

Recent investments and upgrades

Churchfields Play Area in Weybridge is currently being enhanced to include:

• new sand play area: a fresh, interactive feature designed to encourage creative and sensory play for younger children
• shaded picnic space: a welcoming area with newly planted trees that will offer natural shade as they mature, perfect for families to relax and enjoy the outdoors

Riverside Gardens (Walton-on-Thames) and Long Ditton Recreation Ground:

• new play equipment installed for toddlers and children up to 12 years old
• inclusive features for sensory and educational play
• improved access paths for better safety and convenience

Thamesmead (Walton-on-Thames):

• landscaping to open up river views
• installation of picnic benches to enhance the space
• Hersham Green: New zipline, springers, and swings
• Hurst Meadows (Molesey): Infant play unit, seesaw, springers, and swings
• Grovelands Recreation Ground (Molesey): Junior play unit and trim trail 

This follows an extensive Autumn 2024 refurbishment plan which involved,

For residents in the Lower Green area, we know you have been asking for play area enhancements for some time and we are bringing forward a funding bid to help deliver on those requests. This potential funding will allow us to talk to you about community needs for play and to invest in play in Lower Green. We will know more in the months ahead.

We will continue to keep you updated as we work to deliver for our community.