Crewkerne Town Council continues to give children’s play areas a high priority and to ensure that there are regular, independent safety surveys of all play equipment and surfaces in order to maintain a high standard of service provision. The Council owns and manages several play areas (Henhayes, Happy Valley and Southmead):
Henhayes Playground
Address: South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7JS
Things to See and Do
- Play area suitable from toddlers to teens (includes play tower and moat, various swings, climbing frames and roundabout)
- Relax on one of the benches.
- Enjoy a picnic on the green
- Watch a local football, rugby or cricket match
- Close to town centre shops and amenities – why not have a swim at the next door Aqua Centre?
Things to Note
You are welcome to bring your dog onto Henhayes field. Please do not take them into the gated play area.
the gated play area.
Happy Valley
Address: Kithill, Crewkerne, TA18 8AS
Things to See and Do
- Sandpit and play frame
- Zip wire
- Benches to relax and enjoy the surrounds
Things to Note
- Keep your dogs under close control in Happy Valley
- Please park considerately as there is no official parking
Southmead
Southmead Open Space
Address: Southmead Crescent, Crewkerne, TA18 8DL
This is a small play area on the edge of a housing estate to the south of the town and within easy reach of Happy Valley. In October 2012 new, brightly coloured safety surfacing was installed under the swings, roundabout and see-saw. Local children creatively painted the bare walls in 2023 in conjunction with the youth groups and a local graffiti artist.