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Hengrove Play Park

📍 Bristol, South West

★4.4(772 Google reviews)💰Free👶All ages

Large fenced playground with a massive climbing dome, extensive sandpit, toddler swings, and an adjoining skate and bike park. Free entry with cafe on site and pram-friendly paths throughout.

✓ Free entry✓ Huge play area✓ All ages✓ Climbing dome✓ Skate park✓ Sandpit

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for active families with children spanning toddlers to teens — the toddler swings and sandpit anchor one end of the age range, the skate park the other, and the climbing dome bridges the gap. Particularly strong on mild days; shade is sparse so sun protection is advisable in summer.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring sun protection in summer — shade across the main play area is sparse
⏰Check the climbing dome is open before making a special trip — it closes periodically
🎟️Toilets are on site and have been out of order during some visits — plan accordingly
🚗McDonald's and the leisure centre cafe are within walking distance for additional food options

💬 What Families Are Saying

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Rico Boni

9 months ago

★★★★★

“Lovely complex in Hengrove. The playpark is huge, equipped with any sort of toys and rides for all ages, a vast sandpit area, and a massive adventure-playdome with slides and climbing facilities. There is a cafe area with picnic benches, a cool skatepark and a basketball court too. Plenty of green all around, plenty benches all around the playgrounds, restrooms, also it's a literally couple of minutes walk from fast food. A great place to spend a nice sunny day out with the kids.”

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Kath smith

a year ago

★★★★★

“Fantastic playground! Massive area covered in sand, another area with a huge climbing frame, lots of different swings. There's a cafe on site a McDonald's in walking distance as well as the Hengrove leisure Center café. The actual park is great for practicing cycling, or skating as there's quiet paved flat stretches throughout the park but it's also wooded areas, tall grass and a little stream making it perfect got dog walks”

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Gemma

6 years ago

★★★★★

“Great park. Very good size. Lots of play equipment, so plenty to do for all ages. There is an adjoining skate/bike park. Toilets on site. Disappointed the cafe was closed though. It is fenced off, so safe for children to play. Not a lot of shaded area available though, so perhaps bring an umbrella or a gazebo for shade if you were to spend a long time here on the hot summer days.”

💬 What parents mention

Excellent equipment varietyFree and fencedSkate park for older kidssparse shade

Overview

Hengrove Play Park offers a fenced outdoor site with multi-age equipment including a massive climbing dome with slides, a large sandpit, toddler swings, and varied climbing frames. An adjoining skate and bike park extends the appeal for older children and teens. On-site toilets and a cafe serve the site, with a McDonald's and leisure centre cafe within walking distance. Free entry with pram access throughout.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00

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