Playgrounds
Mid Sussex District Council looks after 122 playgrounds.
There are more playgrounds looked after by other councils. You should be able to find one near you.
Our playgrounds are inspected:
- Weekly – by our staff
- Monthly – by a qualified inspector
- Yearly – by an independent playground inspector
If you notice a problem with a playground – such as broken equipment – please email: parksopenspaces@midsussex.gov.uk
Main play areas
A large playground with equipment for all ages including:
- Climbing blocks
- Space net
- Toddler units
- Trampoline
- Swings
- Skate park
Find out more about St Johns Park.
A large playground with equipment for all ages including:
- Natural rock climbing stack
- Roundabouts
- Swirly slide
- Swings
- Monkey bars
- Paddling pool open during the summer months
Find out more about Cuckfield Recreation Ground.
- Woodland timber and rope equipment
- Slide
Find out more about East Court Wood.
Colourful modern equipment for all ages including:
- Swings
- Explorer arch
- Spinning cups
- Unit with slide
- Climbable sculpture
- Skate park
Find out more about the Kings Centre.
A good selection of equipment including:
- Toddler swings
- Play train
- Roundabout
- Willow room
- Timber clamber stack
- Giant swing
Find out more about the Beech Hurst Gardens.
Equipment for all ages including:
- Climbing units
- Slide
- Swings
- Water splash pad open in the summer
- Skate park
Find out more about Victoria Park.
Equipment for all ages including:
- Climbing boulder
- Climbing units
- Slide
- Spinning cup
- Toddler play houses
- Swings
Find out more about Lindfield Common.
Inclusive Play Areas
The following play areas have equipment which can be used by children with limited mobility:
- Fry Crescent
- Cissbury Road - wheelchair accessible roundabout
- Clair Park - wheelchair accessible roundabout
- Forest Fields – wheelchair accessible roundabout
- Lingfield Road - wheelchair accessible roundabout
- Victoria Park – Splash pad (in summer months)
- Worlds End Recreation Ground – wheelchair accessible roundabout; wheelchair accessible swing; sensory panels and path; wheelchair accessible climbing frame and more!
Playground Improvement Plans
Hollands Way Playground, East Grinstead
Following public consultation carried out over the last year, the work to improve Hollands Way play area is now complete.
There is now:
- Climbing frame and slide for toddlers
- Swings – traditional junior, toddler and rope nest
- Challenging climbing frame for older children with a slide
- 4 play panels
- Low level toddler seating between the panels for socialisation and role play
- Playground game markings as a trail along the path
- Roundabouts and springer
The Dolphin, Haywards Heath
Following the consultation carried out in 2022, we are pleased to have installed the two most popular items we suggested – the spinning net climber and monkey bars. Both have been installed up on the raised kickabout area next to the playground, together with a new path to improve access for all to that space.
The Spinning net climber is over 3m tall, providing thrill and challenge for older children. The monkey bars, or Calisthenics rung ladder, offer the opportunity to improve fitness for all as well as play for children.
The Wyshe Play Area, Pyecombe
Pyecombe Parish Council, together with Mid Sussex District Council, are hoping to secure external funding to be able to upgrade the play facilities at The Wyshe Play Area in Pyecombe.
Contact us
For problems with equipment, fencing, seats or bins:
Tel: 01444-458166
Email: parksopenspaces@midsussex.gov.uk