New children's play area and cycle training track being built in Stratford Artist's impression of the play area (44889360) A NEW play area and a cycle training track are being built on Stratfordâs Recreation Ground with the aim of getting children more active. Stratford District Council said an unused part of the Rec, close to the Tramway footpath, would be transformed and ready for use by the end of March. The play area will be aimed at children aged between seven and 14, and will be built out of wood. It will include a 30m zipwire, a group swing, a climbing unit with a bridge, totem poles, and a fast âembankment slideâ which can be accessed from the Tramway.