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Children's Play Area Doric Park

📍 Old Swan, Merseyside

★3.9(228 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Enclosed outdoor space in Liverpool's Old Swan with basic playground equipment, walking and cycling paths, and open areas for kids and dogs. Free entry. Play areas can become waterlogged after rain.

✓ Enclosed and safe✓ Good for dogs✓ Gets waterlogged✓ Free entry✓ Basic facilities

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Works well for local families with young children and dogs who need a contained outdoor space for a quick run-around. The enclosed perimeter is the standout feature. After any rainfall, conditions deteriorate fast — the play equipment sits in waterlogged ground that takes time to drain. Best suited for dry days when the paths are firm.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check conditions after wet weather — the play area floods and takes time to drain
⏰Bring old shoes or wellies if the ground has been wet recently
đŸŽŸī¸Good for families with dogs as the park is fully enclosed
🚗Walking and cycling paths circle the perimeter for active kids

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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3.9
★★★★★

228 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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David Asbridge

7 years ago

★★★★★

“Lived here most of my life .... Always looks good apart from the selfish idiots who leave their litter like it's their right to do so or something thick like that.....on a good note the trees look great ;)”

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Anthony Murphy

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Great little enclosed park for taking the dog and kids”

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Dragon Fly

5 years ago

★★★★★

“Renovation and modification is required. Still it's a good park for walking, jogging and kids playing. During rainy season, it becomes marshy...”

đŸ’Ŧ What parents mention

Enclosed safe spaceGood for walking and exerciseWaterlogging after rainLitter problems

Overview

Doric Park offers a fully enclosed space with basic playground equipment, open grassed areas, and paths for walking and cycling. The enclosure keeps kids and dogs contained safely. The park's main weakness is drainage — play areas collect standing water after rain, turning muddy and unusable. Litter is a recurring frustration for regulars who otherwise enjoy the tree-lined setting.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 22:00
Tuesday07:00 – 22:00
Wednesday07:00 – 22:00
Thursday07:00 – 22:00
Friday07:00 – 22:00
Saturday07:00 – 22:00
Sunday07:00 – 22:00

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