A play area in Hasland is ready to welcome local families following a complete transformation.
Heather Vale Play Area has been upgraded with new equipment that is designed to suit children from ages three to twelve. It includes a toddler play unit with steps, slides and a mini climbing net, agility equipment for older children plus sensory panels and ground activities to support inclusive play.
The refurbishment of the play area is part of Chesterfield Borough Council’s ambitious parks and play delivery plan which was launched in 2023 and aims to improve play areas across the borough.
Councillor Amanda Serjeant, Chesterfield Borough Council’s Deputy Leader, said: “We recognise how play areas form an important part of every community in our borough, providing a space for children to develop and build confidence but also creating a place where parents can socialise together.
“Through our parks and play delivery plan we identified the play areas across the borough which were most in need of an upgrade and over the last few years we have been working hard to refurbish these facilities and improve local play spaces.
“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to carry out these works in Hasland before Christmas. I know this will be a great asset for the community to enjoy and we’ve already received some great feedback from local families.
“Creating these spaces helps ensure that Chesterfield is a fantastic borough to live and raise a family and we’ll be investing even more into our play areas over the next few years to ensure that every family can access a welcoming and safe play area in their neighbourhood.”
Upgrades are planned at Barnes Road in Hady and in Duckmanton in the first half of 2026. Further improvements across the borough are also being planned.
The refurbishment of Heather Vale began on site in late November 2025 and is funded through combined council and grant funding. With funding provided from both the Suez communities fund and from East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) from funding provided by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Residents who visit are being asked to complete a survey about the upgrade, the short survey will help plan future improvements across the borough and access further grant funding for other play spaces. To complete the survey please visit: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/heather-vale-play-area
