Moortown Park
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Outdoors
BUGGY FRIENDLY
Yes
What it’s like
Free park with animal climbing frames, a sandpit and a wildflower meadow for wandering off the path.
There's a proper spread of things to climb on here, animal-shaped frames and a sandpit for the smaller ones, plus big swings, slides and a trim trail for anyone after more of a challenge. The grassy areas are big enough for a proper kickabout or a kite if you've picked a windy day, and there's a wildflower meadow that the site says blooms nicely from spring onward, which is worth a wander through rather than a march past.
It's free to get in and there's no booking to sort, so it works well as a turn-up-and-see kind of visit. Picnic benches are dotted about for summer, and the herb garden is a nice quiet corner if you need five minutes away from the trim trail queue. Every June there's a Summer Fayre with food, stalls and music, which is worth timing a visit around if you're nearby.
Pushchairs and wheelchairs can get round fine, though the site is upfront that it gets muddy underfoot in winter, so wellies over trainers if you're going after a wet week. Parking is the one genuine faff: it's free on Street Lane, but resident parking zones on the surrounding streets mean spaces are limited, so don't count on pulling up right outside on a busy day.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Free on residential street of Street Lane
- Picnics
- Picnic benches available for alfresco dining in summer months
- Pushchairs
- Accessible. Be prepared for muddy terrain in winter
- Wheelchairs
- Accessible. Be prepared for muddy terrain in winter
- Muddy terrain in winter, wellies are a good shout
- Parking on Street Lane is free but limited due to resident zones
- Summer Fayre runs every June with food and music
- Herb garden and wildflower meadow are worth a slower wander, not just the play area
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Nothing, it's free to get in.
Do we need to book?
No, there's no booking link listed, just turn up.
Is there parking?
Free parking on Street Lane, but it's limited because of resident parking zones on the surrounding streets, so it can be tight.
Is it OK for a toddler?
The sandpit and animal climbing frames suit smaller kids, and it's pushchair friendly, though it gets muddy in winter.
Can we bring a picnic?
There are picnic benches for eating outside, especially handy in summer.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, though be ready for muddy ground underfoot in winter months.
Is there anything on besides the play equipment?
There's a Summer Fayre every June with food, stalls and music, plus a wildflower meadow and herb garden to wander round.
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