Lowestoft Town Council has a vast selection of play areas under its management. Many sit within larger parks but some are standalone play areas.
Bentley Drive/Howley Gardens, NR32 4WF
Newly refurbished in 2023, the bug-themed play area at Bentley Drive boasts new equipment including a tower unit, three-way seesaw, swings and a large climbing block.
Most of the equipment has been made using recycled materials (including plastic, textile and maritime waste) whilst future panels will aim to highlight the nature that can be found around the play area.
Britten Road, NR33 9PN
This play area includes a range of traditional play equipment including a small tower unit with slide and rockers. During its refurbishment in 2024, the play area was extended and fitted with new play equipment for older children including a new carousel swing set and tower unit.
Cotman Close/Gunton Woods, NR32 4TA
Refurbished in 2023, the play area at Cotman Close includes a large multi-play unit which forms the central feature.
Nightingale Road, NR33 7BZ
Located along Pakefield Cliff, this play are features two tower units with slides, swings a seesaw and spinning bowl. The play area received a refurbishment in 2019.
Wellington Road, NR33 7AL
This play area received an overhaul in 2024 and features a tower unit, balance beams and swings amongst its facilities.
St Margaret’s Plain/Dove Street, NR32 1TG
Refurbished in 2022, St Margaret’s Plain is a small yet popular play area. The new equipment takes in elements of the sites history and includes swing set, slide, and rocker alongside a play “market stall”, chalkboard and making a feature of the mound.
Stoven Close/Weston Road, NR32 4PT
This small play area is situated within a housing estate and includes swings, a climbing frame and three-way seesaw.
Thirlmere Walk, NR32 4SB
Situated at the end of Thirlmere Walk with trees blocking it from the A12, this traditional play area includes a slide unit, swings and rockers. In 2025, the play area received a refurbishment with new equipment added.
Hawthorn Avenue, NR33 9AZ
This small area includes a play area, basketball cage and outdoor gym equipment.
The outdoor gym equipment at Whitton Green was installed in 2022 and has everything you need to stay active.
Installed by Kompan, the gym equipment can work alongside a free app which can show you how to use each piece of equipment and track your progress.
The Whitton Green project was jointly supported by East Suffolk Council, District Councillors Frank Mortimer & Trish Mortimer, East Suffolk Communities Team, East Suffolk Norse and Lowestoft Town Council.
