Recreation Grounds & Play Areas

The Council maintains a significant number of recreation grounds and play areas across the Parish. Many contain items of play equipment, all of which is regularly inspected to ensure the highest safety standards. Some areas also include 'runs' for the exercising of dogs.

The recreation grounds are:

You can see a map of all of our recreation ground sites here.

Skipton Town Council Recreation Ground Strategy 2024 - 2034

We have developed a strategy to ensure that all of our recreation grounds and play areas are maintained to the highest of standards, with forecasted provision update and enhancements using public consultation as guidance.

You can read the full document here:

 Recreation Ground Strategy, Full Document

The Ginnel Park Equipment Replacement Survey

We are planning to install an additional piece of play equipment at The Ginnel Park and would love to hear from the users of this space. Your input is important in helping us choose something that best suits the needs of the community.

Please follow the link below to complete the survey:

The Ginnel Park Equipment Survey

You can refer to the equipment guide provided below to help with your selections:

Equipment Guide 

All our sites are eco friendly!

Skipton Town Council does not allow the use of herbicides or pesticides in any areas of the estate, including our recreation grounds and play areas. We are proud to be a herbicide and pesticide free town.

Our Herbicide and Pesticide Policy can be viewed online here: Policies and Procedures - Skipton Town Council 

All other normal conditions of use remain in place. If there are any issues with these facilities, please contact Skipton Town Council on (01756) 700553 or email: admin@skiptontowncouncil.gov.uk