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
Please visit our dedicated Green Spaces Engagement Hub to find out more about the exciting developments in our parks and playgrounds and how you can get involved.
Contact us
For problems with equipment, fencing, seats or bins:
Tel: 01444-458166
Email: parksopenspaces@midsussex.gov.uk