Streamleaze road park is great for the little ones ,some swings ,a slide , rope climb etc all…read moreenclosed and gated

This is by far my favourite park in Bristol. It's got everything you'd want in a park…read more.. Massive open green spaces perfect for football, frisbee, cricket and any other park game. A huge playground suitable for children of all ages. A hut that sells tea/coffee/ice cream and bacon baps. Beautiful meadows that are buzzing with wildlife. The river Frome runs through it and throughout the different seasons a walk along that river offers an array of different colours, wildlife and scenery. I also love the fact you can start in Eastville park and follow the Frome Valley walkway right through Snuff Mills, Oldbury Court, Frenchay, Winterbourne and beyond. If you live in Bristol and haven't visited this park then get on it, you won't be disappointed.

There is a big rolling walkway of green stretching from Eastville to right out under the ringroad…read moreat Hambrook, if you know where the paths are. Some of it is part of Oldbury Court, which is how you will see part of this park on the Google map. Part of that group is Vassell's Park (which used to be called Vassell's Family Estate). It must have been an arboretum at one point as it has a fantastic collection of trees so it looks stunning all year round. Largely split into four fields you have the main entrance and car park on Vassall Park Road (note how the spelling is different!) and a sports field to the left with a very good enclosed childrens' playground, and a larger green space on the right with a concrete path. Most dog walkers during summer and weekends stick to the right side as the left side has footie and cricket. Other times it is a free for all as it is only dog walkers and joggers who come to the park in winter and early mornings! Then there are two fields at the back which are just big green spaces, again only dog walkers and runners seem to get that far into the park. You can also gain entrance to the park at the bottom of the right-hand field near the back fields - at Goffenton Drive - but there is only one car space! And there is a way in by the allotments past Glaisdale Road at the back of the left-hand field. No parking available here. There is a constant coffee truck near the car park all year and an ice cream truck whenever children are likely to be about. There is a limited amount of waste bins in the hope that everyone will take their rubbish home - unfortunately they don't and during summertime I become volunteer litter picker when I walk my dog. It does get filthy when the weather is hot and the picnics come out. Annoying and dangerous for my dog. The park does have numerous dog poo bins and the dog walkers here are very clean - I rarely see any left about in the park. I should say if you don't like dogs then don't come here - even at 6am on a wintery day I will see 5 other dogs, on a Saturday afternoon in summer we're talking 30+. The park connects down to Snuff Mills and the river Frome at various points. The easiest option is to follow the concrete walking path all the way through the back fields and then when you reach the third entrance and car park at Frenchay Road turn back on yourself and go down the steps. Personally I like careering with my dog down through the the woods! Of course Snuff Mills can connect you to Eastville Park and to the Purdown Estate for more green space by just crossing a road. If you want to go on to Downend the woodland path continues opposite the car park but be careful as the path has eroded quite badly and is slippery on a slope. You can also take a short walk through the quiet Frenchay streets and keep going on the Frome Valley Walkway.

A square of green, surrounded by terraces on all sides, St. Andrews Park is probably deserving of…read morethe 'green oasis' cliché. Big old conker trees at the top of the hill make lovely shade for reading. As you go further down, there's a bit more open space usually where people play football. As the land isn't flat here it's not perfect for sports, although I have enjoyed a few afternoons of Frisbee here. There's a kids park, which doesn't usually have glowering teenagers sitting on the swings, always a plus. They've also got a bowls green (so a lied, there is at least one small patch of perfectly flat land) tucked away for your granddad. Since its surrounded by housing it's unsurprising how popular it gets when the sun comes out. On a fine day in July or August it can be a challenge to find enough space to set your picnic and you can certainly forget about being able to play Frisbee. I don't blame the people for coming, this park offers a little lung for the surrounding area.

St Andrews park is great, it's a luscious green haven just a short walk from the hustle and bustle…read moreof Gloucester road. The park has lots of green grassy space, and trees to offer shade from the sun. The kids play area is at the top of the hill and hosts your usual park utensils, it also has a paddling pool which is open during the summer. This park offers something for everyone, it has a really chilled feel and during the warm weather has a real festival vibe. With groups of people having BBQs and enjoying a few beers in the sun. There's a small catering can that offers drinks and nibbly treats! The toilets are the only downside to this place, they are a little worse for wear and could do with a bit of TLC. I love this park and would definitely recommend you pay a visit!

The Munday playing fields, which was donated to Thornbury by Mrs Violet Mundy in 1937. It features…read morea children's play area and sports ground as well as a large open air paddling pool, it is the best place to go for free in the summer. The grassy bank slopes down towards the paddling pool so you get a great view of what your children are up to from the comfort of your picnic rug. It has toilets and usually an ice cream van but it is just off the high street so you can easily pop to the shops.

Very good park for kids and adults ,great paddling pool my kids love it even if it is a 20min walkread more

Just a few miles from the M4, this Park has 113 acres of woodlands and lakes to wander around, and…read morepaths beside the River Garw. There are also formal, ornamental gardens and a Japanese style Tea Garden Pavilion. Refreshments, available in season, can be found next to the car park. For a more formal meal, there's the Harlequin Restaurant at the house. A nice place to walk.

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Small piece of enclosed green opposite the main set of shops in Fishponds, and opposite the Porto…read moreLounge bar. This is a nice square with a children's play area and a war memorial. It is mainly used as a walkthrough by people, but do be careful when it gets dark as there has been incidents of bag snatching. Otherwise it is kept nice and clean and good for a daytime contemplative sit to eat your lunch. Although it is enclosed the entrance ways are open and quite wide, so it is not suitable for letting your dog off leash.

What better to compliment such a pleasant strip of shops than a nice little park? Fishponds Park…read moremeasures up quite nicely, using a small plot of land to the best potential. Well kept paths, colourful flower beds and a war-time statue in the middle all ooze vibes of good maintenance and a family-happy environment. There's a children's play area in the corner cordoned off by colourful fencing and at the far reaches a church. It's not a massive park but it's excellent for escaping the town and getting a bit of peace and quiet.

The Parade Gardens sit along the River Avon in Bath. The gardens were an oasis during our visit…read morewith spring flowers just emerging. Ancient walkways and steps lead the way down into the park. House boats line the River. A whimsical statue of Mozart greets visitors. Another statue of King Bladud, founder of Bath, and his famous pig reminds guests of the importance of the magical hot springs in the town that cured him and his pigs of disease. The Wings of Peace statue celebrates Edward the VII, the Peacemaker, who brought peace between Britain and France after 1000 years of conflict. The walk through the Garden is beautiful and quiet with a glimpse of the Pulteney Bridge to the West. There are a few benches to sit.

The Parade Gardens is a grade II listed park in Bath, Somerset, England. The gardens are situated…read moreto the south of the Empire Hotel, Bath and 250 yards to the east of Bath Abbey. There is a small fee to enter Parade Gardens or residents with a Discovery Card have free access. There is also a cafe on site. There are wonderful views of Bath architecture from here to include including the Pulteney bridge.

Victoria Park is absolutely massive (57 acres) and covers a huge area of Bath. It's a fantastic…read moreplace to go and aside from the vast areas of grass and trees, you can also find a golf course, tennis courts, a botanical garden, a kids playground, a café and even an aviary! Opened in 1830, the park is a Bath institution and hosts several events over the course of the year, including the Bath Flower Show, the International Music Festival and the Children's Festival. In the spring and summer months, it's the perfect place for a picnic, or simply a day lounging in the sun. During autumn and winter, it's great fun to kick through the multicoloured leaves on a bracing walk along the park's length. Fantastic.

This park is HUGE and it could take forever for you to see everything in it...so I won't even…read moreattempt to mention it all. Let's just say that this place is perfect for kids from ages 1-92....it's a lovely way to spend an afternoon after the hustle and bustle of Bath's city centre. Just go...you won't regret it.

An excellent place for a half-day out. The Hedge puzzle is worth the entry fee by itself -- a great…read moremaze with an easy way out once you've found the middle, and with good viewing platforms so that you can laugh at other people struggling away. But there's all sorts of other things there as well: the proprietors are clearly into mazes and puzzles in a big way, and they've put together a very entertaining collection of such things to keep you (and/or the kids) occupied. We were made to feel very welcome when we went, with some zany staff making a good job of entertaining our two children. There's a Butterfly Zoo next door (qv) but we preferred the Maze -- a very good morning out.

This course is as good as the one in Bath, and a great leveller - the best and worst players won't…read moreget too far apart. Nine holes is always too small for me, and eighteen too much for children, so this twelve-hole course is great for families, and there are small clubs for infants. There are some crazy-golf novelties like the spiral, but the theming is more restrained than most. The design is original, with a Roman theme a bit like Pompeii and one particular feature which makes everyone smile (I won't tell you what!). The countryside around is lovely. The playing surface is artificial turf and I have seen wheelchairs on it. It's quite cheap, and half-price for extra rounds or if you visit the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo or the aMazing Hedge Puzzle, which are both next door to it. Parking is free, which makes a change.