Moor Road Play Area

The pirate and sea-themed play equipment includes:

• swings
• toddler swings 
• spinning swings 
• a basket swing 
• a rope swing
• a pirate ship multiplay with slides, a tube slide, bridges, nets and a built in zip slide
• a multiplay shaped like another pirate ship with a cannon and telescope
• a slide lighthouse
• other smaller multiplays for younger children with slides and activities 

• a wobbly pirate ship
• sea creature springers 
• an obstacle course 
• accessible roundabout 
• a trampoline
• a spinning climbing frame 
• puzzle boards
• seats and picnic tables. 

Sports Facilities

Next to the play area is a large field with football pitches and a multi-gym.  

There is also a BMX pump track, which some children use scooters on as well as a multi-use games area with basketball nets.

Cove Brook

Running along one side of the recreation ground is Cove Brook, which has a two mile long path running along it. 

Nearest Town: Farnborough
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU14 8HW

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a car park next to the play area. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: February 2023

Our visit to Moor Road Recreation Ground and Play Area in Farnborough is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Greenfields Play Area

Inside the enclosed area is equipment for children to the age of 8 years old:

• a multiplay with a slide, nets and poles
• toddler swings
• a mushroom table and chairs
• a roundabout
• springers.

The Outside Area

Outside the enclosed area has more challenging equipment for older children, including:

• a basket swing
• a balancing board
• a climbing frame.

The Sports Areas

There is also a kick about area and a BMX track.

Nearest Town: Alton
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU34 2BH

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and a blanket. 
Facilities: None.

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is no car park but you can park on the road nearby. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Insects and birds.

Information Written: May 2017

Our visit to Greenfields Play Area in Alton is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Longhill Park Toddler Play Area

The toddler play area is water themed with a boat-like multi-play, a frog-studded climbing wall, a slide with splash marks at the bottom and starfish, a crab and a fish painted on the floor. 

This area is for children aged 2 to 7 years old and has:

• toddler swings
• a multiplay unit with a slide, a climbing wall and ladder
• a roundabout.

Longhill Park Junior Play Area

The junior play area is not enclosed and is for children aged 7 to 14 years.

The equipment includes:

• a basket swing
• a spinner
• a climbing frame zip wire
• a rodeo board (a balancing game).

There is also a a large BMX/skate park and a picnic area with tables.

Nearest Town: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG12 9UD

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic. 
Facilities: Picnic tables.

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is a small car park. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Birds, slow worms, butterflies and grasshoppers.

Information Written: April 2017

Our visit to Longhill Park and Play Area in Bracknell is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.