The masterplan for Rowley Park is available to view online: View the Rowley Park Masterplan.
Please note: this plan is indicative and may be subject to change.
Latest news
A vision of the new play area can now be seen from our press release. Construction is expected to begin this Autumn and completed in Spring 2027. This is part of the wider investment in the park’s redevelopment.
The full planning application and supporting documents for the play area can be found from Planning Public Access.
Enhancements to pathways are ongoing helping to improve accessibility and connectivity throughout the park.
The vision
The masterplan enhances Rowley Park Sports Stadium and transforms the wider green space into a welcoming, inclusive and exciting destination for everyone in the community.
Our goal is to deliver:
- a flagship play space suitable for all ages and abilities
- improved sport, leisure and outdoor event spaces
- more opportunities for active, social and family-friendly recreation
What happens next
We are set to invest over £1 million in Phase 1.
Phase 1 works will also include:
- inclusive destination play area
- learn to ride area
- woodland planting
- pathways
- breakout spaces
- green gym equipment
Phase 1 is set to be completed during 2027.
Further phases will include:
- cycling pump track
- wheeled sports area
- obstacle course
- car park improvements
- ‘Changing-Places’ facility
- enhanced and additional pathways and lighting
- additional planting
- new community sports hub and changing rooms
- new public toilets
- community garden
- tennis courts
- improved multi use games area
Background documents
Below you’ll find links to key reports and information published so far during the Rowley Park improvement project: