Sampford Peverell Play Park

Sampford Peverell Play Park

By Sampford Peverell Play Park

Sampford Peverell ​Play Park Welcome to Sampford Peverell Play Park, a wonderful community space for all to enjoy! Owned by Sampford Peverell Parish Council, the ongoing maintenance of the park sits under the Sampford Peverell Recreation Ground & Village Hall Charity, driven by the Play Park Support Group, made up of local families. The Support Group aims to raise £2,000 a year to help cover the insurance and maintenance costs of the park. Become a Friend of the Park If you'd like to get involved and help out please see the "Donate" section below. The park needs the community's help to keep it going for future generations to come, so all donations are gratefully received and much appreciated. ​ You can also find us on Facebook! Follow us to keep up to date with fundraising events and park news. Origins The Park was first opened in 1949 as a memorial to those in the village who died in the two world wars. It was constructed for the cost of £2,300 (the equivalent of approx. £47,000 in 2017), which was raised through grants, private donations and local events. It included two tennis courts, a cricket pitch, four swings and a children’s chute (slide). Renovated and Re-opened in August 2017 Three local parents set about fundraising £95,000 to build a new park in September 2016. Thanks to a generous grant of £80,720 from Viridor Credits, and a further £15,000, raised through other Trusts, Community Groups, Individuals, Companies and Events, the renovated park was opened on 6 th Aug