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Redcatch Park Playground

📍 Knowle, South West

★4.5(140 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Well-maintained play area set among mature trees in Knowle, with varied equipment for toddlers and older children. The park also has sports courts, a running track, and a community garden that occasionally serves coffee and homemade cakes.

✓ Shaded play area✓ Well maintained✓ Community garden✓ Sports courts✓ sparse parking✓ Toddler friendly

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with toddlers and young children who want a shaded outdoor play session without the intensity of a purpose-built centre. The community garden adds charm when open, and the sports courts give older siblings and adults something to do. Parking is tight so arriving early is worthwhile. Toilet paper runs out — bring tissues.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Arrive early as parking spaces near the park are sparse
⏰Bring tissues or hand sanitiser as toilet paper sometimes runs out
đŸŽŸī¸The community garden is not open daily — more reliable in warmer months
🚗Pack a ball or rackets to use the tennis and badminton courts after playground time

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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140 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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Sudhakar Yeldhandi

7 years ago

★★★★★

“I've been living near this park for over 6 years now and could say this is not a ginormous but, decent sized park with a well maintained football court, tennis and badminton courts. The trees and shrubs are lovely and interesting. Lots of dog walkers and you can see the dogs running in the ground. On sunny days, I take my little ones here for a play area which is large. I run occasionally in this park as it has got great measured running track. Community garden maintained cafe is open but, not every day. Limited car parking, the facilities run out of paper and needs maintenance. Definitely recommended to relax or have a walk in the fresh air.”

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Jo Davidson

7 years ago

★★★★★

“A neoVictorian park. Play area is large, well maintained and varied. Park itself isn't huge but has interesting trees and shrubs, and an amazing community garden selling coffee, homemade cakes and home grown produce, though it's not open often in winter. Basic but clean toilet block.”

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Amy Collins

a year ago

★★★★★

“Lovely area. Went with a toddler and baby - wonderful play park and fields. Lots of shady areas to escape the sun”

đŸ’Ŧ What parents mention

Natural shade from mature treesWell-maintained equipmentCommunity garden and sports facilities

Overview

Redcatch Park Playground sits under a canopy of mature trees that provide natural shade across the play area. Equipment suits a range of ages, from toddler-scale frames to more challenging structures. The wider park includes tennis and badminton courts, a football pitch, and a running track. A community garden opens periodically and sells coffee, cakes, and home-grown produce. Toilets are on-site.

🕐 Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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