Playgrounds

There are 55 equipped play areas across the Borough in the following locations:

Locate Barrow Borough Playgrounds

To report a problem or vandalism please email opservices@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Playgrounds

(Key: J - Junior, S - Skateboarding, T - Toddler, K - Kick about Area, M - Multi-Use Games Area (M)

• Abbotsvale (J, T)
• Askam Community Field (J, S, T)
• Balmoral Gardens (J, T)
• Barrow Park (J, S, T)
• Biggar Bank (J, T)
• Biggar Village (J, T)
• Church Street (J, T)
• Dalton - Buttermere Drive (J, T)
• Dalton - High Bank (J, T)
• Dalton - Leisure Centre (J, S, T, M)
• Dalton - Tantabank (T)
• Dock Museum (J, T)
• Farm Street (J, T, M)
• Hawcoat Community Centre (J, T)
• Hindpool Urban Park (J, T, M)
• Holbeck Park Avenue (J, T, K)
• Ireleth - Saves Lane (J, T)
• Lawson Street (J, S, T)
• Lindal (J, T)
• Lodge Green (J, T)
• Marsh Sidings (J, T)
• Marton (J, T)
• Mill Lane (M, S)
• Newton (J, T)
• Ormsgill (S, M)
• Rating Lane (J, T)
• Roosegate Community Centre (J, T)
• Sherborne Avenue (J,T)
• Stanley Road (J, T, M)
• Vickerstown (J, T, S)
• Vulcan Road (J, T)

Most play areas are accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs and are suitable for children up to 11 years. A small number of play areas have facilities for teenagers (see above).

The playgrounds are inspected weekly for defects and cleaned at least once a week.

DOGS IN PLAYGROUNDS:

It is against local Byelaws to take a dog into an enclosed play area. You are liable to a fine of up to £1000 if you commit an offence against this byelaw.