Explore a free public park with playgrounds and open spaces perfect for families with pushchairs and young children.

Southchurch Park East is a welcoming public park located in Southend-on-Sea, offering families a free outdoor destination for recreation and leisure. The park features playground facilities suitable for children of various ages, making it an ideal spot for family outings and outdoor activities. With its pushchair-friendly pathways and accessible grounds, the park welcomes visitors of all mobility levels. The venue provides ample free parking nearby with 218 spaces available, including 6 accessible parking spaces for visitors with additional needs. Opening from 7:30am daily with extended evening hours during summer months (until 9:30pm April-September), families can enjoy flexible visiting times throughout the year. Southchurch Park East is part of the Safer Parking Scheme, ensuring a secure environment for visitors. The combination of green space, play facilities, and convenient parking makes it an accessible choice for families seeking affordable outdoor entertainment and active play 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

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Can Güçlü

2 months ago

I can say it's the closest and most beautiful park around our house. We go there sometimes for a walk and sometimes to play tennis.

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Kate Richards

4 months ago

Beautiful park. There was a mini yacht sailing club meet going on at the lake and races being held. Great fun to. Watch

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Kate Oxlade

4 months ago

Very pretty park, dog friendly, nice to see cricket being played.

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Richard Doyle

a year ago

Great Park nice for dog walkers. Good for a picnic. Has a cafe. Tennis court. Petanque court. Cricket played weekends. Play football. Has Basketball court. Big lake with wild life and radio controled boating lake. Music in the park in summer check cafe for details.

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L K

a year ago

One of my favourite parks and the cafe is good as well and dog friendly, it is also a short walk to the seafront. Unfortunately the playground needs updating, the play equipment needs attention, I understand residents have been onto the council about this, so hopefully be sorted soon but a beautiful park.

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026