The Town Council manages several outdoor venues including recreation grounds and sports pitches.

It is possible to hire outdoor spaces for events, but account must be taken of their regular use by sports teams in the town.

The Splash Park

14 interactive water jets, running in playful, timed sequences. Around 6 jets operate at a time, creating a fun, ever-changing play experience that encourages movement and discovery – while also conserving water.

A vibrant, colourful design, chosen by the community.

Inclusive features including wheelchair-friendly fountains, ground-level sprays, and a floor-mounted button to start the water – ensuring accessibility for all.

A new tactile safety surface, offering extra grip for little feet.

An expanded play area around the splash pad to accommodate more families and prevent mud and bark from blocking the system.

Safety Guide for The Leys Splash Park

• All children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
• Do not allow children to use the area if they have or are recovering from a stomach bug.
• All babies and toddlers must wear waterproof swim nappies
• Do not drink the water
• No running, surfaces can be slippery when wet
• No climbing on the water features
• No food or drink allowed in the water play area.
• No glass items
• No dogs in the Splash Park.

Information

Play Areas

These are the play areas maintained and serviced by Witney Town Council Many of them have one or more pieces of accessible/inclusive equipment (listed below each park). We are committed to continuing to extend the range of accessible play equipment available and we take this into account when we replace old or broken items:

• Burwell (QEII Field in Trust)
  Rocker See Saw
  Playhouse Climber
  Basket Swing
  

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• Eton Close (Location of the Tiny Forest)

• Fieldmere Close
  Basket Swing
  Rocker

• King George V (Newland) (Field in Trust)
  Play panel

• Leys (Centenary Field in Trust)
  Flat Swing
  Toddler Swing
  Basket Swing
  Trampoline
  Splash Pad
  Log
  Magnifying Glasses
  Story Chair

• Moorland Road
  Play Panel

• Oxlease
  Basket Swing
  Sheep Play Pieces
  Spinning Dish

• Park Road
  Play Panel
  Swings
  Aeroplane Play Piece
  Spinning Seat

• Quarry Road
  Climbing Hut
  Alphabet Play Panel
  Post Box Play Panel

• Ralegh Crescent

• Unterhaching Park (Marriotts)
  

• Woodgreen
  Rocker
  Double Rocker
  Talk Tubes

• Madley Park play area
  is currently under the custodianship of West Oxfordshire District Council

Holding an event of your own at a Town Council Venue

If you want to hold an event on land owned by the council, you will need permission from us. Before planning your event please contact the Bookings Administrator to make sure the area of land/venue you want to use is available and suitable for the type of event you are proposing.

Anyone can organise an event and an event can be anything from a community picnic or sponsored walk through to large-scale music or food festivals and sports tournaments. We will advise you on the process, deadlines and the documents we will require from you.

Witney Town Council has an event fees and charges policy so please expect to be asked to pay a fee for the use of Town Council land. 

Current charges are available on our Schedule of Charges page which has pricing for sports bookings and acreage charges for other events.

Our Schedule of Charges

PLEASE NOTE: We will also require the following documentation from all hirers: Event Management Plan, Risk Assessments, Public Liability Insurance and Method Statements.

 Please call the Administrator on 01993 704379 if you would like to make an enquiry.

Details of the facilities at each Sports Ground can be found below.

• The Leys – 9 acres
• Sport & Play Facilities
• Football – Juniors
• Cricket – Adult and Juniors
• Tennis Courts (run by partners)
• Mini Golf (seasonal) (run by partners)
• Splash Park
• Play Area
• Bowls (run by partners)
• Teqball Table
• Changing Rooms (sports hire only)
• Pavilion & Toilets (sports hire only)
• Other Facilities on Site
• Parking – small number of spaces
• Water Supply
• Electric Supply
• Public Toilets (pay)
• The Coffee Shed (run by partners)
• Suitable for Events
• Fairs
• Play Days
• Festivals
• Markets
• Commercial Fitness (hire)
• Community fitness groups

• Burwell Recreation Ground
• Sport & Play Facilities
• Football – Juniors and Adult
• Play Area
• Multi Use Games Area
• Changing Rooms (sports hire only)
• Toilets (sports hire only)
• Other Facilities on Site
• Parking – small number of spaces
• Water Supply
• Burwell Hall
• Events
• Fairs
• Play Days
• Festivals
• Markets
• Commercial Fitness (hire)
• Community fitness groups
• Sports Tournaments

• King George V  Recreation Ground
• Sport & Play Facilities
• Football – Juniors and Adults
• Play Area
• Multi Use Games Area
• Other Facilities on Site
• Parking – none
• Suitable for Events
• Fairs
• Play Days
• Festivals
• Markets
• Commercial Fitness (hire)
• Community fitness groups
• Sports Tournaments

• West Witney  Recreation Ground
• Sport & Play Facilities
• Football – Juniors and Adults
• Park Run
• Tennis (run by partners)
• Rifle Range (private club)
• Bowls (private club)
• Other Facilities on Site
• Parking –several spaces
• West Witney Sports Club (run by partners)
• Changing Rooms (in Clubhouse)
• Toilets (in Clubhouse)
• Suitable for Events
• Fairs
• Play Days
• Festivals
• Markets
• Commercial Fitness (hire)
• Community fitness groups
• Sports Tournaments