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Play Areas

Peoples Park play area

Ashington Town Council has responsibility for matters relating to the provision of some play areas in the town.

Northumberland County Council remains responsible for the provision and maintenance of play areas in the town's strategic parks at Hirst Park and Wansbeck Riverside Park.

These play areas are regularly inspected by Northumberland County Council and maintained by Ashington Town Council. The Town Council's Neighbourhood Services Officer carries out repairs and maintenance, which includes a rolling programme of improvements.

Play Areas We Manage

Those play areas that are managed and maintained by Ashington Town Council are in the following locations.

Aintree Close

Aintree Close

NE63 9TE

Alexandra Road

Alexandra Road

NE63 9HN

Epsom Drive

Epsom Drive

NE63 9BD

North Seaton Colliery

North Seaton Colliery

NE63 0XQ

Paddock Wood

Paddock Wood

NE63 9TR

Peoples Park

Peoples Park

NE63 8HR

Seaton Vale

Seaton Vale

NE63 0YW

Note: Play areas in the town's strategic parks at Hirst Park and Wansbeck Riverside Park are not managed by Ashington Town Council and are not shown above. These remain the responsibility of Northumberland County Council — see reporting an issue below.

People's Park Investment

In 2019 the Town Council developed a significant play facility and outside gym at Peoples Park. The Town Council committed funds and secured external funding to develop the £210,000 project.

The Town Council has also recently supported Northumberland County Council's multi-million-pound scheme to restore Hirst Park, which includes new play facilities.

Play Area Map

The map below is interactive — you can move, zoom, and see where all our managed play areas are located around Ashington.

 

Each play area is marked with a dot — click it, or use the buttons above, to see the site name and boundary. Use the layer button (top right) to switch between map and satellite view.

Reporting an Issue

Play areas managed by Ashington Town Council

Aintree Close, Alexandra Road, Epsom Drive, North Seaton Colliery, Paddock Wood, Peoples Park, and Seaton Vale.

Contact Us →

Strategic parks (Hirst Park & Wansbeck Riverside Park)

These play areas remain the responsibility of Northumberland County Council.

Report to NCC →
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Latest News
Finance and General Services Committee meeting on 20th October

The Finance and General Services Committee meeting on Tuesday 20th October 2026 at 6.00pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, 65 Station Road, Ashington.


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