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Vansittart Recreation Ground
Overview
Size: 25,193 sq m/ 2.5 hectares.
A walk around the perimeter of this park will contribute 1,000 steps to the advised 10,000 daily steps recommended to improve fitness.
BBQs are not permitted in any of the parks and open spaces.
Location and access details
Vansittart Road, Windsor SL4 5DL
Map
Vansittart Recreation Ground
Facilities
- Play Area with equipment suitable for 3-12 year olds
- Skate Park
- Car Parking - area is very small (approx six cars)
The children's play area and picnic area is fenced and designated as dog free. Along the outer area is a dog walking circuit. The Skate Park is in the top corner of the site with challenging equipment for young people to test their skills plus a floodlit 5-a-side football/basket ball court for public use.
History
Home to Windsor and Eton Athletics club for many years until their move to the Thames Valley Athletics Centre in Pococks lane, the area was turned back into a neighbourhood park once the running track and pavilion were removed in 2000.
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