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Chislehurst Recreation Ground

📍 Chislehurst, Greater London

★4.5(491 Google reviews)💰Free👶All ages

Large recreation ground with zip lines, slides, climbing frames, and obstacle courses alongside tennis facilities, table tennis, woodland walks, and an on-site cafe. Pram-friendly paths throughout.

✓ Great playground✓ Zip line✓ Woodland walks✓ On-site cafe✓ Dog friendly✓ Tennis courts

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

A well-equipped recreation ground that suits toddlers through adults. The playground anchors younger children as older kids and adults use the tennis courts and fitness equipment. The mini woodland at the back extends the visit beyond the main play area and connects to additional green space.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡The cafe serves coffee and snacks — no need to bring lunch for a shorter visit
⏰Explore the woods at the back of the ground — they connect to a larger green space beyond
🎟️Tennis courts and table tennis tables suit older children and adults
🚗The annual fireworks display is a popular community event worth planning around

💬 What Families Are Saying

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491 Google reviews

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Patricia Morris

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Today my husband and l went to visit Recreation ground the back of Chislehurst Library. Hasn't chanced much since my last visit about 35 years ago. Although it has a new play park for the kids and a new cafe with toilets. The woods at the back goes up to the fields the back of Victoria Road. You can still see Redhill School from the woods, where l went to school 57 years ago. It's a lovely park thats why l give it 5 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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Colin Humberstone

7 months ago

★★★★★

“While the better half was in the dentist, I had the opportunity to walk the dog around the rec which was really peaceful even though there were plenty of people there and children playing on the swings with a couple of keep fit groups doing what they do. When my wife joined me with all her teeth in tact, we had a very good coffee and sausage roll at the Rec's community cafe. Well worth a visit.”

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Marissa Dinnall-Gravillis

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Love a jog, stroll, picnic or chill here. They have a tennis club you can join. A play-park for the kids. Table tennis tables, a cafe and lots n lots of green space. Oh and there's a mini forest which you can walk through to the other side of the park with more greenery. Lots of friendly dog walkers too.”

💬 What parents mention

Great playground equipmentWoodland and open spaceOn-site cafeDog friendly and spacious

Overview

Chislehurst Recreation Ground combines an extensive playground — zip lines, slides, swings, climbing frames, and obstacle courses — with open green space, tennis courts, table tennis tables, and wooded areas that connect to further green spaces beyond the boundary. An on-site cafe serves coffee and snacks. Pram-friendly paths run throughout. The ground hosts an annual fireworks display and is used by fitness groups.

🕐 Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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