Transforming Play Areas at Eastwood Farm
Thanks to support from across the community we’re now fully funded for our £143,500 lower play area redevelopment. We hope to be in a position to publish more details on next steps for this project soon; we are currently finalising the design with Bristol City Council and that this important new facility for young people in the area can open in 2027.
The Friends of Eastwood Farm work to create safe, welcoming, and fun spaces for children and young people in our community. Over the years, we’ve transformed outdoor areas that were underused or in poor condition, giving families spaces to play alongside, exploring and enjoying nature.
Our Upper Playground Success
In February 2022, we opened a brand-new playground to replace the old, dilapidated equipment. Thanks to the support of local councillors and generous funders — including Bristol City Council, Enovert Community Trust, Ibstock Enovert Trust, John James Foundation, and Coop Community Fund — this playground is now heavily used and loved by local families.
(More details on this playground can be found below)
Lower Games Area: Our Next Project
We are now focusing on improving the lower games area on Eastwood Road, a space that is currently under-used but has huge potential for local young people. We think that this is important, as there is so little for young people in the area.
About The Project
Initially, plans were drawn up for a multi-use games area for football, netball and basketball. Following community consultations in 2022 and 2023, we agreed on a plan that better balances different needs, with a smaller games area to create room for a more inclusive overall space catering to all. The updated proposal includes:
- A smaller multi-use games area for football, netball and basketball
- New seating
- An open, improved youth shelter
- A basket swing
- Full resurfacing and line markings
The draft plan can be seen here, as well as an aerial view of the current site here.
Funding Update
The cost of all this has been estimated by Bristol City Council to be in the order of £143,500 which, thanks to our generous supporters, we’ve now fully raised.
If you still wish to contribute to this project – every little helps – please go to Support Us or donate securely through SumUp using the button below. Thank you.
Watch: About This Project
See our volunteers explain the site and our plans in our fundraising video below:
Eastwood Farm Playground
After many years of work by Friends of Eastwood Farm, a new playground was opened in February 2022, replacing a rather dilapidated one. This one is used a great deal more!
It came about with the support of our local councillors, and especially the funders: Bristol City Council, Enovert Community Trust, Ibstock Enovert Trust, John James Foundation, and Coop Community Fund.
It was designed for children up to the age of 12, and can be found near the junction of Eastwood Road and Eastwood Crescent at BS4 4RR
If you encounter any issues concerning the playground while using it, please use this link to report to Bristol City Council.
