[2] 2003: A fuel cell based combined power and heating system was installed behind the Pool in the Park.
[1] This was opposed by local residents,[1] who pointed out it was in breach of the original covenant gifting the land to the town.
[1] 2010: Significant development work began on Woking Park as part of the Hoe Valley scheme.
This included the felling of a large number of trees,[5] clearance of waste land, derelict greenhouses and the construction of new facilities.
[2] There is also a kids' indoor softplay area, called the Pick'n'mix Playstore, creche, cafe, Heatwaves suite featuring sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room.
[2] Many clubs and groups use the centre including weightlifting, gymnastics, martial arts, and dance and drama and the facilities are available for club/group/business hire.
There are four new 3g 7-a-side football pitches (opened June 2014) behind the leisure centre with additional parking underneath which are available for booking and leagues.
The spider was designed with several features in mind; to represent social mobility within Woking, promoting business and entrepreneurship within the town.
There is also a playground for smaller children (Which had some improvement work), a crazy golf course and a skate park[7] which is very popular with locals aged around 11-19.
14 July The play area is currently being completely redeveloped and enlarged, due to open in the Autumn.
[year missing][citation needed] In the centre of the park is a set of three wildlife ponds with a timber decking viewing area.
[4] This involved the removal of 300 tonnes of sediment,[9] and architects Upton McGougan were awarded runner up in the Sustainable Designer of the Year competition in 2005 for the project.
Eight children were treated in hospital with seven discharged overnight and the eighth under observation for injuries "not believed to be significant".
[3] This provides for all of Woking Park's energy requirements, is self-sufficient in electricity and is a net exporter of power to other council sites.