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The play parks improvement project is a district wide programme to improve Teignbridge owned play parks. The project aims to target investment where it is most needed, improve the quality of play provision and make effective use of available Community Infrastructure Levy and S106 funding. 

The 37 parks being considered for improvements are: 

Ashburton

• Barnsey Close
• Cleder Place
• Westabrook   
• Home Park    
• Miners Close   
• Recreation Ground

Buckfastleigh

• Market Close
• Glebelands   
• Duckspond  
• Palace Meadow   

Dawlish

• Sandy Lane
• Newlands    
• St. Marys Cottages
• Third Avenue
• Third Avenue (multi use games area)

Exminster

• Berrybrook Meadow
• Gissions    
• Miller Way   

Heathfield

• Brow hill    

Kingsteignton

• St Columba Close
• Kingsleigh Park, off Gate Tree Close
• Priscott Way

Newton Abbot 

• Chichester Way  
• Osborne Park    
• Powderham Road   
• Bakers Park    
• Courtenay Park  
• Sandringham Park    
• Hamilton Drive   
• Sandford View    

Starcross 

• Staplake Gardens, Brickyard Lane

Teignmouth 

• Coombe Valley 
• Broadmeadow
• Lower Kingsdown Road
• The Den
• Fourth Avenue

Around £3 million has been identified through Community Infrastructure (CIL) and Section 106 funding. 

All 37 parks within Teignbridge will be reviewed, but investment will be prioritised based on quality, local need and provision, feedback from community engagement and available funding.

Factors include:

• Condition and safety
• Accessibility
• Local need
• Existing play provision

Subject to approval, improvement works are expected to begin from April 2027