Explore a vibrant city park in Chelmsford's heart with diverse play equipment, a skate park, scenic lake, and on-site cafe perfect for families of all ages.

Central Park is a dynamic hub of family-friendly activities located in the heart of Chelmsford City Centre. The expansive playground caters to children of all ages, featuring diverse equipment including climbing frames with varying difficulty levels, ride-on features, balancing equipment, an in-floor trampoline, roundabout, zipwire, and a large climbing pyramid. Younger visitors enjoy dedicated facilities like baby swings, a tandem swing, a nest swing, and a sit-in train with colorful floor prompts throughout. The playground is fully enclosed for safety. Beyond the main play area, Central Park offers additional attractions including a dedicated skate park popular with skateboarders and scooter riders, and a large lake where visitors can observe ducks and purchase feed from the on-site cafe. The Central Park Cafe serves freshly ground coffee, specialty lattes, and gluten-free options with both indoor and outdoor seating. From May to September, the cafe hosts Pizza and Prosecco evenings for evening visits. Facilities include public toilets behind the cafe and convenient parking options at nearby car parks. The park also hosts Park Run every Saturday at 9am, making it an ideal destination for active families seeking both recreational play and wellness opportunities.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

H

Harsh Patel

2 weeks ago

Something which can’t be described by words, can’t capture what your eyes can see. Amazing park for such good mental health

K

Keith Dredge

2 months ago

Fake Festival 2026.......... What an amazing venue, and the bands and staff were fantastic. We see tribute bands: The Rolling Stones Fleetwood Mac Alanis Morissette The Foo Fighters David Bowie Green Day Wide variety of genres. David Bowie and Fleetwood Mac were my favourite, really good bands, and played come bangers! Definetly going back next year, and the year a mfter that. Beer was only £5.50a pint, a d you have to buy beer tokens before hand, so much easier way to do it. Really good mmd set up, well organised.

M

mohammadin tarafder

2 months ago

One of most beautiful park in Chelmsford, Essex. Clean Playground for children. Beautiful landscape, Lake, swans.

J

Jonilynn

3 months ago

My partner and I enjoy our walks and/or strolls in the park. Also, fun to see ducks and swans in the water. Best view for me is the fountain and the arches from the trainline. Currently enjoying the summer weather as everything is in full bloom.

J

Jeet

4 months ago

A beautiful park that is very well maintained and kept clean. Sitting by the pond and watching the swans and other birds was incredibly peaceful. The café nearby is convenient, whether you want a quick snack or a full meal. During my visit, there was a kids’ parkrun taking place—it was lovely to see over 100 children running alongside their parents, relatives, and friends. The toilets located behind the café were also clean and well kept.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026