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Hengrove Play Park

Bristol, United Kingdom•4.4(779)•City Park, Playground, Skate Park

Explore a large adventure play park with wheels park, splash pad, and inclusive facilities, plus The Beach Hut Cafe for refreshments.

Hengrove Park is a expansive Bristol city park featuring a major adventure play park designed for children of all ages, with a dedicated wheels park for skateboarders, BMX riders, and rollerbladers. The venue offers free admission and includes a popular splash pad open seasonally from April to September, making it an ideal destination for families during warmer months. The play park operates with set opening hours throughout the year and provides comprehensive facilities including accessible toilets with baby change facilities, seating areas, and picnic spaces. The Beach Hut Cafe, located within the play park, serves refreshments daily from 10:30am to 4:30pm. The park also features a wildlife area at its west end and hosts occasional community events. Hengrove Park is particularly inclusive, offering special accessible settling sessions on Thursday and Sunday mornings for disabled children and their families. The site features mainly flat tarmac paths, though Hengrove mounds offer a hillier terrain for exploration. With its combination of challenging play equipment, accessible facilities, and family-friendly amenities, the park caters to families with children aged 0 and upwards, providing both structured play opportunities and open space for recreational activities.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 18:00
Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

The Beach Hut Cafe

Cafe located inside the play park offering food and beverages

Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10:30am to 4:30pm, kitchen closes at 4pm

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4.4(779 reviews)
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Rico Boni

Rico Boni

a year 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

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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Phil Griffin

Phil Griffin

3 years ago

Fairly good day out at this park. Had a cafe and toilets. Some of the equipment was in need of repair and the big dome area was closed due to age and structural issues. Which was a shame.

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Rae

Rae

4 years ago

Ok if you have older kids who use skateboards or scooters etc but in terms of the park it is very limited for older kids ( 10-11 plus ) as there isn't much for them other than the climbing dome which was closed. My daughter enjoys going to the park (12) and I like to take her as well as her brother (14) and oldest brother (16) because they are actually kids again for a few hours instead of being the stroppy social media insecure mini adults this generation is becoming. The 16 year old had the skate park to entertain him doing his scooter stunts but the other 2 were bored ( attached pictures include the one thing the younger two did find to occupy them for a while.

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Gemma

Gemma

7 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.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

Events at Hengrove Play Park

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This venue was last updated on 28 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Hengrove Play Park

Is Hengrove Play Park free to visit?

Entry to Hengrove Play Park is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

What ages is Hengrove Play Park suitable for?

Hengrove Play Park is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Hengrove Play Park dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Hengrove Play Park.

Is there parking at Hengrove Play Park?

Hengrove Play Park doesn't have on-site parking, but parking is available nearby.

Is there food at Hengrove Play Park?

Yes — The Beach Hut Cafe is on site at Hengrove Play Park. Cafe located inside the play park offering food and beverages

Is Hengrove Play Park pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Hengrove Play Park is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Hengrove Play Park?

Hengrove Play Park is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Hengrove Play Park by public transport?

Hengrove Play Park is well-served by public transport.
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