Chaffinch Close, Temple Grove, Primrose Close Play Areas

Mid Sussex District Council is undertaking a programme of work to review the provision and management of a number of small, recently adopted residential play parks in Burgess Hill.

The three sites are located close to one another and were originally installed in the 1990s as part of nearby housing developments. In recent years, they have been transferred to Mid Sussex District Council to maintain. By the time they came into Council ownership, some of the equipment and surfaces had already begun to deteriorate.

These are places where children play, families spend time together, neighbours meet and communities enjoy the outdoors. We want to make sure they remain safe, welcoming and maintained to the standard residents rightly expect.

Reviewing these sites together helps us make the best use of the funding available while ensuring residents continue to have access to nearby play opportunities and valuable green spaces. The funding available for these parks, which was provided by the original developer as part of the transfer to the Council, is not sufficient to replace play equipment at all three locations. While no green space is being lost, some sites will need to change to ensure they remain safe, well-maintained and valuable for the local community.