Southampton’s Outdoor Sports Centre is well used by many in Chilworth and Bassett, who may be interested to know that there’s a public consultation running on wide range of possible improvements. You may read all about them and have your say by going to this web page. Here’s a brief summary:

Improvements proposed in the draft masterplan include:
– New ‘hub’ offering changing facilities, gym, café and more
– New indoor tennis and netball courts
– Improvements for an integrated cycling offer
– New artificial grass football pitches
– Improvements to the hockey and cricket pitches
– Improvements to the snow sports centre including a new ski lodge
– Transformational use of the north of the site with a new ‘family zone’ providing an outdoor gym, skatepark, children’s play area and more
– New enlarged grandstand and clubhouse for events and officials at the athletics track
– Additional on-site car parking
– Enhancements to paths, seating, lighting and environmental features across the site.