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from "kenty ;-\)" contains these words:

Everyone has enough garden without using there neighbours,this isn't about
not liking kids on my garden as I have two of my own!This is about defining
boundaries & making the garden feel like it is actually mine.I want to make
it more private & make use of it,this can not be done if it is being used as
a football pitch.Kids are different nowadays they are not happy kicking a
ball to each other it has to be kicked 70 ft in the air & in every direction
possible.I love gardening my neighbours either side don`to, so there kids
are left to do whatever.My kids are only 3 years old & 14 month old,I am
involving them in the garden so they learn to respect it.

I think you said that the top 87 ft, nearest the house, is fenced? So
you have plenty of private space for a sitooterie. I'd put a fence (with
a gate) across at the 87ft level, which gives your toddlers a safe play
enclosure. But as someone else has said, it might be a very good idea to
hold off fencing the sides further down.

In 2 or 3 years time, you will view that "neighbourhood kids open
play space" as the most wonderful, precious asset your kids could
possibly have; where they can run around in absolute safety with a
diverse group of kids who are all neighbours and known to your family.
It's very rare these days for kids to enjoy the great luxury of making
their own social lives right on their own doorstep in a space that's out
of their parents view.

Janet.