Parks and Grounds
Allotments
The allotment site for Oakley and Deane residents is located to the rear of the village hall in Station Road on land leased from Malshanger Estate.
There are 37 large plots (approximately 5 rods) and 16 smaller plots with the annual rent (2008) of £14 and £10 respectively. The site has been recently extended due to demand for allotments.
There is currently a waiting list held by the Parish Clerk.
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Beach Park
Leased by the Parish Council from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and located in Station Road, Beach Park provides the following facilities:
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BMX Track
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Skateboard Park
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Tennis Courts
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Childrens Play Area
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Dog Exercise Area
The car park is the site of the main recycling centre in the village.
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Newfound Sports Ground
Located off the B3400 opposite The Fox PH and in use as a sports ground since the 1930s, the area contains 3 senior and 2 mini soccer pitches and a cricket pitch. The new pavilion, opened in 2004 has excellent changing facilities together with a committee/tea room and kitchen used for meetings. Currently the facilities are used by four local football clubs and two cricket teams.
The Sports Ground is also managed by the Parish Council.
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Peter Houseman Ground
Named after the late Peter Houseman who played for Chelsea FC and lived in the village for many years, the area contains pitches for mini, junior and senior soccer, together with changing facilities which are planned to be extended and modernised in 2008/09. The ground is used by Oakley FC for training and matches but is also an informal open space for village residents.
It is managed by the Parish Council.
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Play Areas
The village has a further five play areas for children:
| Kennet Way Play Area |
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Lightsfield Play Area |
| St Johns Piece Play Area |
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Avon Road Play Area |
| Upper Farm Road Play Area |
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Note:
The first three areas are managed by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
and the final two by the Parish Council
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