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Wrythe Recreation Ground

📍 Sutton, Greater London

★4.0(134 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Wrythe Recreation Ground is a peaceful local park in Sutton with a small playground, open field for dogs, football facilities, and seasonal daffodil displays. Free entry with pram-accessible paths.

✓ Quiet local park✓ Spring daffodils✓ Dog-friendly✓ Free entry

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for local Sutton families with young children wanting a quiet, safe green space for a short outing. The open field suits families with dogs alongside children. The playground is too small to anchor a destination visit — plan it as part of a broader local walk rather than a standalone trip.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring wet wipes — playground equipment has shed old paint onto children's hands in past visits
⏰Spring visits between February and April offer daffodil colour alongside the play area
đŸŽŸī¸Foxes are frequently spotted — keep young children in sight across the open field
🚗The open field and playground are adjacent, making it easy to manage dogs and children simultaneously

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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134 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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3 years ago

★★★★★

“Great quiet park that's taken good care of. Perfect for any activities. There's also a playground within it for children.”

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Mariia S

a year ago

★★★★★

“A wonderful place where you feel closer to nature. a large field where you can walk your dogs and let them feel a little bit of freedom, but always under supervision, because there is a children's playground right next to it, so safety first is of all. The playground is a good place for children to socialize and meet new friends. Wrythe Recreation Ground is good also, because you can combine games with children and walks with four-legged friends. I would like to note that the equipment at playground there needs updating, and children need constant supervision, because foxes often walk nearby.”

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Karen B

5 years ago

★★★★★

“Recreation ground that has nice daffodils in spring. It also has facilities for football and a playground.”

đŸ’Ŧ What parents mention

Well-maintained quiet spaceGood for dog walking alongside children

Overview

The park offers a gated open field alongside a corner playground with swings and basic equipment. Basketball and football areas are also on site. The playground is small — reviewed visits consistently last around 20-30 minutes before children are ready to move on. Old paint transfer from equipment has been flagged. Foxes are regularly seen in the area. Spring daffodils make the park noticeably more attractive for short visits between February and April.

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