This is a lovely open space which seems very underutilised. There is a new play area been built recently which is very good but really aimed at younger children. We quite often bring our son here and he does enjoy playing on the climbing frame.
There are tennis courts here which belong to the tennis club. I have never used them but they look very well maintained.
I think in the past the open area has been used for football too. You can see the markings on the google satellite view. However ...