Outdoor Activities and Playspace
Opportunities for outdoor activity, exercise and play will be offered by natural play spaces at the top of Downshire Field. A refurbished Alton Activity Centre will cater for young people of all ages.
Downshire Field
- The central parkland landscape of Downshire Field will continue to serve as a quiet and attractive open space, improved by the relocation of the bus turnaround to a more discrete location.
- Alongside the retained mature trees, parkland features will include wildflower meadows, picnic tables, encourage biodiversity and amenity features including a 1km running, walking and cycle loop.
- Situated at the top of Downshire Field, Downshire Meadows play space will be transformed into a play area with natural materials that respond to its parkland setting.
- The play space will provide exploration, discovery and imaginative play for children from 0-11 years.
Alton Activity Centre
- The renewed Alton Activity Centre aims to attract young people from the estate and across the Roehampton area.
- Soft landscaping will be used to frame play zones with different textures, colours and heights.
- A half MUGA court (mixed-use games area) will cater for informal and programmed sports activities and a stage for performance.
- A grow garden adjacent will promote health and wellbeing and educate young people in food production.