Slough Borough Council: Outdoor play facilities

Outdoor play facilities

Children playing in one of the town's playgrounds The council currently manages 71 playgrounds, catering for children ranging from four to 14 years, with teenage equipment on several sites.

The playgrounds strike a balance between providing challenging and stimulating play and learning, while meeting current safety requirements.

The council is responsible for the maintenance and safety of play areas in parks and housing areas. Play areas must conform to strict health and safety guidelines for outdoor play equipment. This includes:

regular inspection and maintenance, including inspecting each article of equipment by a trained play inspector
removing litter and any other debris from play areas on a regular basis
an annual inspection by a qualified independent inspector to inspect every play area and individual piece of equipment

Further detailed information about children’s playgrounds and safety issues can be found on the RoSPA web site: www.rospa.com/

If you are concerned about any aspect of a play area, contact the parks team 01753 875566 or email parks@slough.gov.uk and provide details about the location and fault with the play equipment.