Longley Park Playground Improvements

Sheffield City Council's Parks and Countryside Service are planning improvements to Longley Park to improve the quality of the playground and sports provisions next to the Crowder Road car park.
- A first round of consultation organised by the Northeast Local Area Committee (LAC) was used to find out what the priorities and concerns are in the local community and to gather information which we will use when planning the design. The information gathered was about preferences for play/sport provision, the demographics of people who user the park and any accessibility issues etc. The results can be seen here: Friends ofContinue reading
Sheffield City Council's Parks and Countryside Service are planning improvements to Longley Park to improve the quality of the playground and sports provisions next to the Crowder Road car park.
- A first round of consultation organised by the Northeast Local Area Committee (LAC) was used to find out what the priorities and concerns are in the local community and to gather information which we will use when planning the design. The information gathered was about preferences for play/sport provision, the demographics of people who user the park and any accessibility issues etc. The results can be seen here: Friends of Longley Park Survey Analysis
This Have Your Say Sheffield page is a space for sharing information with the local community about the progress of the improvements, including updates, designs, plans, and community involvement.
This page will also provide a space for the community to stay engaged with the project and provide opportunities for comments, feedback, and the sharing of ideas about Longley Park playground and sports provision.
The News Feed will provide updates on the improvement project and general information about the park.
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Community Involvement Sessions
A big thank you to the pupils, parents and teachers that helped with the work shops that took place at E-ACT Pathways Academy and the Milan Centre SEN Youth Club members. Your feedback was very useful in helping us shape the designs for the new playground and sport area.
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Consultation sessions with groups of young residents
Consultation sessions with groups of young residents have been arranged to allow these important site users to provide feedback on the first stage of the feasibility designs. Groups of primary and secondary school age will be asked about:
- Prioritisation of types of play equipment.
- Arrangement and layout of seating and play equipment.
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Friends of Longley Park Survey Analysis
Documents
Images of Proposed Play Equipment
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Existing Site Photos
Lifecycle
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Community Consultation by Local Area Committee and Friends on Longley Park
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Outline proposals created
Longley Park Playground Improvements has finished this stageOutline finalised in partnership with key stakeholders e.g. Friends of Longley Park, local Councillors and key Parks & Countryside staff (Playground Team, Ecology Team, Woodlands Team, Area Manger etc.)
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Key stakeholder consultation
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Public Survey open
Longley Park Playground Improvements has finished this stageThis consultation is open for contributions.
Outline proposals will be consulted upon with the local community and broader stakeholders e.g., schools, community groups and clubs.
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Under Review
Longley Park Playground Improvements has finished this stageContributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
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Final report & preferred option agreed
Longley Park Playground Improvements has finished this stageThe final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
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Open tender process
Longley Park Playground Improvements has finished this stageTo meet requirements of external to demonstrate value for money for the project and open tender process is required.
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Sheffield City Council Committee approvals
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Application to external funding organisations
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External funding organisation decision
Longley Park Playground Improvements is currently at this stageFunding has been approved for the new facilities in Longley Park, thanks to a £100,000 grant from FCC Communities Foundation and a £75,000 grant from Veolia Environmental Trust. This is alongside additional funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Public Health.
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Start on site
this is an upcoming stage for Longley Park Playground ImprovementsWork to build the project starts on site. This is programmed for summer/autumn '25
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Site Opening
this is an upcoming stage for Longley Park Playground ImprovementsNew playground and sport provision is open to the public. This is programmed for early '26
Who's Listening
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Phone 0114 2500 500 Email parksandcountryside@sheffield.gov.uk