New £4m park could include skatepark and gym

A skatepark and pickleball court could be included in plans for a new £3.9m park in Surrey.

The site at Tanyard Meadows, in Horley, was chosen because of the area's expanding population, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council said.

The new park could also feature an outdoor gym, a sports pavilion, children's play areas, a tennis court and walking, running and cycling trails.

Council planning member, Kate Fairhurst, said in the last 20 years, 2,600 new homes had been built in Horley.

"The new park at Tanyard Meadows will significantly expand and improve outdoor play, fitness and grassroots sports space and opportunities for Horley residents, helping to meet the current shortfall in the south of the borough," she said.

The authority would "engage" with the public as the plans progressed," she added.

The park is being funded by Section 106 developer contributions, which are levies which can include payments from developers to provide infrastructure.

Pickleball, which is played on a badminton-sized court, combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis.

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