Mawnan Junior Playing Field
The Mawnan Junior Playing Field is located on Carwinion Road, next to Mawnan Bowling Club. You can access it by footpaths from Shute Hill, Carwinion Road and Grove Hill. There is a small selection of play equipment including a zip wire, roundabout, swings, trim trail and climbing fort. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the playing field.
Reporting Issues
We strive to maintain the site as a safe and pleasant environment for everyone. Regular inspections and maintenance are carried out to ensure all equipment is safe and up to standard. If you notice any issues with the play equipment, such as damage or wear, or if you see full bins that need attention, please report these to the Parish Clerk via clerk@mawnan.org.uk or 01326 251022.
Important Notice: Zip Wire and Safety Issues
Following the annual safety inspection in March 2025, the zip wire is currently out of service. Please do not use it. We are assessing the feasibility of repairs and will provide updates as soon as possible. During the inspection testing, the post securing one of the bins snapped. We will address this issue as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Recent Developments
In June 2024, Mawnan Parish Council secured a grant from Cornwall Council’s Community Capacity Fund* to revitalise our village playground. This funding represents a significant milestone in our mission to enhance Mawnan Junior Playing Field.
We partnered with Earth Wrights Ltd, a specialist playground design company, to ensure the new playground reflects the community’s needs and aspirations. Their expertise aligns perfectly with our goal of creating an accessible, inclusive, and biodiverse space.
On 3 September 2024, we held a community consultation consisting of a morning focus group followed by the Design Mawnan Park & Village Fete. The event featured drop-in sessions, enabling the entire community to participate and share their ideas.
Feedback from these sessions, along with survey responses and creative designs submitted by local children, played a key role in shaping the initial design concepts. These concepts were shared in November for further input. Councillor Shiona Biggin gathered valuable feedback during this phase, which helped Earth Wrights refine the designs and develop their final concept which can now be viewed here. The Parish Council is now collaborating with a specialist sports and play consultancy company to develop a detailed site layout and prepare tender documents for the next phase of the project.
Fundraising and Community Support
Fundraising is critical to the success of this project. The Design Mawnan Park & Village Fete raised over £1,000, and we have received generous donations from individuals, local groups, and events, including: Cllr John Bastin Community Chest 2023-24 and 2024-25; Falmouth Rotary Club’s Run Mawnan 2023 and 2024; Falmouth Community Fire Station Firework Display 2023; Sylvia King and Mawnan Wives; Kimberleys Independent Estate Agents; Mawnan WI; Port Navas Regatta 2024; and Durgan Regatta 2024. Special thanks to members of Mawnan Community Garden Group and St Michael’s Church who raised a fantastic £500 at their coffee morning on 10 May 2025. These contributions not only bring us closer to our financial goal but also demonstrate the community’s commitment to the project—a vital factor when applying for large capital grants that require match funding.
We need your support to continue building momentum! Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. If you’d like to help, whether by donating, hosting a fundraising event, or contributing your time, please get in touch. Together, we can bring the vision for Mawnan Park to life. If you would like to help in any way please email Cllr Shiona Biggin at cllr.biggin.mawnan@gmail.com
History
In 1928 the playing field was generously gifted to the village by Mrs Lucy Hodgkin of Treworgan, Mawnan Smith, daughter of Alfred and Sarah Fox of Glendurgan. The playground was officially opened on 10 August 1928, with a children’s fancy dress parade. Originally, it featured a pebbledash shelter and a sand pit, with the shelter bearing a plaque inscribed with a verse from Julia Carney’s poem “Little Things”:
“Little deeds of kindness,
Little words of love,
Make our Earth an Eden,
Like the heavens above.”
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*The Community Capacity Fund is part of the Good Growth Programme, which is delivering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.
