Memorial Park and Play area
26th May 2016 – Refubishment UPDATE – Now reopened after being refurbished the park has both toddler area and larger equipment in addition to the splash area. The toilet block is due for refurbishment at the end of June.
— Thanks to the freeparks.co.uk user for this update and pictures 🙂 —
It occupies approximately 17 acres of open space with views overlooking Wantage town. The park has a large grassed area for informal play, and a well equipped playground area with an interactive splash park, this water feature replaced the outdated paddling pool in 2009 and is active daily between 10.30am and 7pm until mid September.
The park was presented to the town by solicitor Edward Ormond, and opened by his wife on 13 May, 1920.
The park has a dedicated parking area with space for ~50 cars, the gate open at 7:00 am and close at 10:00pm in the spring and summer months and close at 8:00pm in the autumn and winter months.
Other parks and playgrounds nearby
Park equipment
Climbing Frame 
Climbing Net 
Climbing Wall 
Rocker 
Rocking Horse 
Roundabout 
Slide 
Swing 
Water play 
Wooden Bridge Ages most suitable for
5 to 12 year olds 
Teenagers 
Toddlers 
Bowling Club 
Car Park 
Disabled Parking 
Playing Field 
Tennis Courts 
Toilets 
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4 thoughts on “Memorial Park and Play area”
I was disgusted with Wantage Park toilets today as they blocked up and disgustingly full almost to the brim. Not hygeinic at all, would not be surprised if some people catch a nasty bug!!
Is the splash pad open now?
Is there a running area in this park?
26th May 2016 – Refubishment UPDATE – Now reopened after being refurbished the park has both toddler area and larger equipment in addition to the splash area. The toilet block is due for refurbishment at the end of June.