Frequently Asked Questions

Places

Here you will find links to places around the borough, such as schools, skate parks and libraries in your community. We also have maps of other services in the area that you might find useful, including allotments, recreation grounds and places to eat.

• Play Areas - Find out where play areas and skate parks are in the borough.

 

• Community Centres - Find your nearest community centre.

• Youth Centres - Information on the 5 centres for young people.

 

• Places of Worship - Contact details for religious organisations and places of worship in the area.

• Schools - Find schools in the area.

• Recreation Grounds - Find your nearest sports recreation ground.

• Doctors' Surgeries - A list of doctors' surgeries within the borough of Fareham
   
• Investing in Community Facilities - Information about improvements to leisure, community and recreational facilities within the borough are funded from a combination of funding streams.
   

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find my local play area?
There are thirty eight play areas and seven skate parks located across the borough and can be found located on the maps provided.

The equipment in my local play area is vandalised - how do I report this?
Although regular inspections of the equipment are undertaken there may be instances when visitors wish to report items that have been damaged. If you find a problem please do not hesitate to contact us. Vandalism to equipment can be reported on-line using the Report a Problem facility, by emailing customerservices@fareham.gov.uk or by calling 01329 236100.

Can I have a new play area/additional equipment in my local park?
An audit of play facilities and services has recently been carried out as part of our Play Strategy. A refurbishment programme for play areas has been developed on the basis of child population density, walking distances to play areas in each ward and quality of existing play areas. Resources will be therefore be targeted to install new play areas in locations where facilities are lacking and to refurbish equipment most in need. This Programme of Refurbishment will be carried out over the next three years.

There is broken glass in the play area - can this be removed?
Play areas are visited at least twice weekly for cleaning operations, with busier sites being visited more often. If additional cleans are required on site this can be reported on-line through our Report a Problem facility, by emailing customerservices@fareham.gov.uk or by calling 01329 236100.

How often is the play equipment inspected?
Equipment is checked by qualified inspectors on a weekly basis (minimum) to ensure that equipment is functional, secure and safe. In addition to this, all play areas are visited at least twice a week to carry out appropriate cleansing operations, such as litter collection. Play areas may be visited in addition to the above frequencies during heavy use such as school holidays and after reported vandalism. Some popular sites are visited on five occasions per week.