Help Shape New Play Areas in Mole Valley

Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) is inviting residents to help shape plans for a £3.5 million investment in local playgrounds, designed to deliver modern, inclusive and exciting play spaces for children and families across the district.

The programme, which will be delivered by Proludic, will see improvements made to a number of playground sites, including Ashtead Recreation Ground, Forty Foot Recreation Ground and Kingston Road Recreation Ground in Leatherhead, Lower Road Recreation Ground in Bookham, and Meadowbank in Dorking.

The investment programme will ensure future designs reflect how play areas are used today and what local communities would like to see in the future.

Residents, families, carers and visitors are invited to get involved by completing a short survey by 30 September 2026 and sharing their views on preferred play equipment, themes and additional facilities. A series of in-person engagement events will also take place this summer, giving playground users the opportunity to view proposals and share ideas on how the sites could be improved.

Meadowbank will be the first location where residents can meet the project team, including Arkwood, which is managing the engagement on behalf of MVDC. There will be a full programme of events at Meadowbank on Sunday 19 July during the Family Fun Day 11am-4pm, and the project team will be there in the park, as well as on Tuesday 21 July 3pm-6pm. Engagement events for Ashtead, Bookham and Leatherhead will be confirmed in due course.

Councillor Nick Wright, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Community Assets, said:

“I encourage everyone who uses our play areas to share their feedback and let us know what they would like to see in the new facilities. Whether through our quick online survey or by attending one of our engagement events, your views will help shape the future of play in Mole Valley.

“Play areas are an important part of our communities, providing spaces where children can be active, social and creative. We want to ensure that any new equipment reflects what local families and young people want and need.”

Online surveys can be completed until the end of September too. Printed copies will be available from Pippbrook Reception and from libraries in Ashtead, Bookham, Dorking and Leatherhead.

Residents can also request a survey by contacting our Customer Services team on 01306 885001, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.