Ebury play area refurbishment consultation

Background

Rickmansworth Aquadrome is undoubtedly one of the most cherished outdoors spaces in Three Rivers as a wonderful Local Nature Reserve.

People of all ages visit the site daily, to enjoy exercise and recreational activities, to immerse themselves in nature, to meet others and to enhance their wellbeing. It holds a great importance within the community and people are proud of its natural and social heritage, as are we.

We want to ensure the Aquadrome can be enjoyed sustainably for generations to come, and for this to happen, the relationship between people and the natural environment must be delicately balanced.

Three Rivers District Council are undertaking significant work to restore, improve and safeguard Rickmansworth Aquadrome, in line with the 2022 – 2027 Rickmansworth Aquadrome Management Plan with support from external funders.

Consultation

As our local community, we want you to be a part of this special journey, whether you’re new to the site or a regular visitor, your involvement and support is key.

With that in mind, we are asking the public for their views on proposals for the reimagining of Ebury Play Area which sits within Rickmansworth Aquadrome. The equipment has become end of life and/or no longer meets the needs of the local community and is not in keeping with that of a local nature reserve.

It is anticipated that the play area will be a blend between play and nature with a heavy influence on creating a biodiverse habitat space that can be enjoyed whilst children play, will encourage interaction with nature and contribute to green corridors passing through the district.

Local residents, visitors and key stakeholder views are very important in the design of the play area with the council’s commitment to the vision for Three Rivers to be a great place to live, work and visit; underpinned by our objectives.

Please look at the play area designs on the right hand side (Option A and Option B) before completing the survey below.

This consultation has now closed. If you have any comments or questions please email leisure@threerivers.gov.uk.

July 2024

The consultation report and appendices can be viewed under documents on the right hand side. The consultation report details the next steps.