Parks and Open Spaces

Chard Town Council has a number of parks and open spaces within the town and its surrounding area. We own and maintain five playgrounds; Upper Henson Park, Jocelyn Park, Halcombe, Ashcroft and Bampton Avenue. There are Multi Use Games Areas at Lower Henson Park and Jocelyn Park and also a skate park at Lower Henson Park. We also manage a number of open space sites such as Stringfellow Park and Bonds Meadow. Our Amenities Dept work hard to ensure the parks are kept clean and tidy, and undertake regular maintenance and safety inspections on the play equipment. If you have any concerns or would like to report any issues please contact us on 01460 239567.

Jocelyn Park is the largest park the council maintains with a wide variety of play equipment, which includes a zip wire and a sand pit. It has provision for football and a hard court area with basketball facilities. This park is also used for events like party in the park and Play Days.

Henson Park, located near to Avishayes school saw some upgrades made in 2022 and benefits from a climbing frame, multiple slides, a bucket swing, an assault course and more.

Chard Skate Park, located in Lower Henson has a range of different ramps, and grind rails that will suit a mixture of abilities. There is also provision for basketball in the adjacent hard court area.

Bampton Avenue, located just off Elizabeth Way is the councils smallest park, which has a slide, roundabout and swing for toddlers and older children alike.

Ashcroft park is located off Forton Road. Here you can find mini football goals, an accessible roundabout, climbing frame, swings, and slides. There is also smaller equipment and swings for toddlers.

Halcombe is located on the Tatworth Road. This park has ample open green space, a climbing frame, slide, swings and seesaw.