Public Open Space and Play Areas
Introduction
When western Kesgrave was developed there was no need to provide any public open space, as most of the dwellings had big gardens and therefore private space for residents to enjoy. However the newer areas of Kesgrave are more dense and gardens are smaller, and where there are flats and apartments what little space there is, is not suitable for ball games. So having areas of public open space is vital.
and then go in search of the various areas.
Anyone new to the Town would do well to get a Kesgrave Map:
- download from the Kesgrave Map website
- or from the Town Council Office
Some are owned by Kesgrave Town Council, some by the District Council and of course there are the sports facilities at the schools and the Community Centre. Some areas have play equipment, some sports equipment, some are just “green lungs” – there's something to cater for most people.
Kesgrave Council is actively seeking to own and manage the major areas of Public Open Space in Kesgrave. It current owns Cedarwood Green, Cedarwood Walk, Legion Green and Oak Meadow.
Locations
Ashdale Walk is a large grassed area with some landscaping both green and topographical to the north of Fentons Way.
Badgers Bank is a grassed area on the opposite side of Pilboroughs Walk from Pergola Piece.
A historic wood on the Rushmere St Andrew boundary of Kesgrave between Holly Road and Rushmere Heath.
This is a very small grassed area and really only large enough for toddlers to indulge in kicking a soft ball.
This area has the teenage facility of basketball court, another practice net and the teen shelter, but there's still some grass area here too as well as seating for those who want to watch the informal games being played.
The original north/south farm hedge line extends further south again from Ropes Drive along Cedarwood Walk to Cedarwood Green. Just before you enter Cedarwood Green there are some sculptures.
The community centre has a formal Cricket Pitch, Tennis Courts, Outdoor bowls green, football pitches and an all weather surface, and for those who need a covered sports facility the sports hall – all this area is for more formal play.
A play area (for children under the age of 11 on the corner of Kesgrave Community Centre (KWMCC) sports field.
Just of Dobbs Drift there is a small fenced area with some play equipment. There is an age restriction because of the type of equipment and the proximity to housing.
One of a number of informal areas where with a little care a football can be played by younger residents.
For the more energetic there's the possibility of walking away from the Town and into the adjoining areas of, Foxhall Heath which accommodates Foxhall Stadium.
An area near the Farmhouse. South of Pilboroughs Walk, which is the old farm track now a cyle/foootway running the length of the development, there is a practice basketball net and some younger childrens play equipment.
To the North of Grange Meadow is a large area called Human Sundial, a more formal park with a lot of seating and, you've guessed it, a Human Sundial.
One of a number of informal areas where with a little care a football can be played by younger residents.
Long Strops is the widenend bridleway and Public Open Space between Bell Lane and Kesgrave Wood (also known as Dobbs Wood).
This is located near to Cedarwood School, about half-way between Bell Lane and Kesgrave (Dobbs) Wood.
The Millennium Sports Ground (MSG) is situated in Long Strops, Kesgrave, on the southern edge of the Grange Farm development, adjacent to Dobbs Wood.
Oak Meadow is the area between Pilboroughs and Ropes Drive. For some reason young people always refer to this as Blue Park.
The Rupert Fison Centre off Twelve Acre Approach is our Town Centre and consists of a day nursery, medical centre, Scout Hall and NHS offices.
This is a very small grassed area and really only large enough for toddlers to indulge in kicking a soft ball.
One of a number of informal areas where with a little care a football can be played by younger residents. Situated between Through Jolleys and Pilbroughs Walk.