Enjoy free outdoor leisure with excellent play facilities, sports courts, and beautiful gardens perfect for families with children under 14.

Gosforth Central Park is a vibrant and popular urban green space offering an excellent range of leisure and play facilities for all ages. The park features over 200 trees including lime species lining the pathways, creating a peaceful setting for visitors of all ages. Families with young children can take advantage of the dedicated play area designed for under 14s, which includes swings, slides, and climbing units. The park also offers two tennis courts and one full basketball court, with free Saturday tennis available at Gosforth Central Park Tennis Club. Table tennis is additionally available for visitors. Large informal grassed areas provide plenty of space for ball games, picnics, and dog walking. Beyond recreational activities, the park showcases beautiful formal flowerbeds featuring ornamental roses, seasonal spring bulbs, and flowering shrubs. The wildflower meadow and wildlife pond provide a haven for local wildlife and nature observation. The Grade II Listed War Memorial serves as a focal point and venue for the annual remembrance service. With accessible footpaths suitable for prams and wheelchairs, the park welcomes families of all needs seeking outdoor activities and tranquillity.

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

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David Olson

3 months ago

Great green space and children's park in the heart of Gosforth. Good for picnics, football and a fun playground for young children.

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Iulia Madalina Nastase

5 months ago

Great playground, lovely space for picnics or practising hand stands or cartwheels. Very clean.

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Shah Umair Ahmed

a year ago

My 7 year old son absolutely loved the play area, so many play things to choose from.

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Stephen Psallidas

2 years ago

A nice green space in the centre of Gosforth, providing relaxation away from the busy roads nearby. Has plenty of benches, a couple of table tennis tables, some public art, and a small wildlife corner. There are some tennis courts which are recently refurbished (book for a small fee), but the former bowling green has been abandoned.

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mahy karim

5 years ago

Nice park, 15 mns or less walk from South gosforth metro station, shops and cafés in the shopping centre on looking the park and children's area included.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026