Play Facilities

Stafford Borough Council has over 70 equipped play areas, designed to meet the different needs of toddlers, juniors and teenagers. The play facilities throughout the borough are maintained by a team of specialised inspectors are employed through Streetscene to inspect and maintain the play areas. Every play area is visited weekly with over 30 having an additional visit over the weekend to help keep the areas clean and safe. View details on the play areas throughout Stafford borough.

Each year, Stafford Borough Council invests money on improving the quality of play provision within the borough, which alongside funding from external streams and opportunities arising from new developments, enables a rolling programme of play area refurbishment. Watch out for new exciting developments in your area!

Stafford Borough Council recognises the need for children to have a safe place to play and has adopted a play strategy to plan the delivery of this service. We strive to provide parks, play areas and green spaces for all to enjoy and welcome your comments. Please take a few moments to fill out the feedback form (please complete, save, and either print out and post or email back to play@staffordbc.gov.uk).

Fun in the Parks with Play Rangers Following a successful bid to the Big Lottery Fund, Stafford Borough Council now provides Play Rangers in the Borough's parks. The qualified Play Rangers will be offering free 'open access' sessions where 8 to 15 year olds can come and go as they please (without formal registration) and have fun in the parks come rain or shine. Play Rangers will directly engage with children and young people to provide a safe environment to play at the same time as offering them challenges and risks with lots of fun.

Get Out this school holiday with a range of fun sports courses, events and activities - view the Get Out! brochure

Consultations - Results and Reviews:

Link to: St Peter's Gardens Consultation Results
Link to: Stonefield Park Consultation Results

All questions should be directed to Roger Leverett Parks and Open Spaces Development Officer 01785 619 000.

Sports Development

The Sports Development Team and the borough's sports centres also work together to coordinate half term and Easter holiday activities for youngsters. Their events and courses are targeted at all age groups from eight through to nineteen years, with some football courses catering for those as young as five.

For more information on any of these courses, please phone the Sports Development Team on 01785 619565 or email sportsdevelopment@staffordbc.gov.uk