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    Will P.

    I can't stand shopping in Broadmea, so this park is a bit of a godsend for me. With a road on just one side (the harbour is on the other, providing quiet and a lovely view) Castle Park feels surprisingly peaceful for its size and location in the city centre. It more or less serves as a respite for people like me, who for some reason don't enjoy spending loads of money and having to queue lots, as well as a popular communal spot to meet friends, feed the pigeons and kill a bit of time in Bristol city centre without having to spend a fortune on drinks You'll be able to spot it by the skeleton of a church that still stands in the centre of the park. Slightly spooky I wouldn't recommend going to see this at night (I probably wouldn't recommend being in the centre of town on your own in the middle of the night anyway, if you can avoid it). There's a little herb garden next to it but the park is mostly just rolling hillocks with bike paths cutting throw in various places. Sit here with a couple of beers and admire Bristol's waterfront for a restful hour or so. I should add that they're currently redeveloping a building on the opposite bank, which is both changing the view and making things slightly less peaceful for a little while. That withstanding, a visit to Castle Park will recharge your batteries and make you ready to take on Bristol city centre again.

    Charlene L.

    Any day that has the sun peeking out through the clouds are the days that you'll most likely find me in Castle Park. I love this park, and the fact that it's also right next to the river gives it more brownie points. The sun shines and glitters off the water as you sit there, read a book with a cup of coffee. It really is nice! Nearby is Broadmead, where you can buy snacks and lunch things from various cafes to bring along to the park. The old hollowed out church in the middle of the park only adds more to its atmosphere. Popular at lunch times for the working crowd, students and passer by cyclists who want a sit down. There is an ice cream van at the end of the park by Bristol Bridge, parked there almost daily, which is a treat, if the weather permits of course. This park is such a pleasant way to relax and whittle the day away.

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    Review Highlights - Castle Park

    Nearby is Broadmead, where you can buy snacks and lunch things from various cafes to bring along to the park.

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    Victoria Park

    Victoria Park

    4.1(10 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    This is a beautiful little park. Ideal if you are a runner as there is a circular path going around…read morethe whole park, with various different off-shoots if you fancy a change of scenery. The path's are wide as well so there is plenty of room for a group of runners to be running one way and a couple walking their dog going the other way and still space inbetween for a baby in a pram! The park is almost a perfect dome, if you sit at the top you have a pretty good view of the whole surrounding area. There's a childrens play park and some football goals to cater for all. I'm hoping to make the most of parks like this as the summer time begins to invade Bristol!

    This park is one that I come to when I want to be surrounded by green. Yes, I hear you, most other…read moreparks are green, but this one really is quite big, that you feel enveloped in all its trees and hills. There are paths running through the whole park, which is ideal for joggers, runners and cyclists. There is also a basketball court at the bottom of the park, along with slides, swings and other playground type things. There is often some art exhibition going on - a few months back there was a large sculpture made out of metal and looked like a prehistoric anthropod just sitting around the middle of the park, which was a fascinating addition. It is now gone though, but not long before there will some other exhibit appearing I'm sure! The people who live around this park are lucky, as I would love to be so close to a park this lovely.

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    Victoria Park - From website

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    The Dings Park

    The Dings Park

    3.0(2 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    The Dings, described by plaques at each end of the streets as:…read more "The Dings - Our Village in the City" Seems to live up to that description. The road itself isn't a direct through road so you don't get much traffic coming through, and although it backs onto the trainline you don't get much noise as trees and a bank block the track and the road. The Park itself is very small, but has a good selection of rides for young children, and a brillinat enclosed basketball court that is kept in fantastic condition. It's good to see an enclosed court like this for free public use, it doesn't seem to happen very often. It's great to walk past and see so many people taking advantage of it. Not worth a trip if you live far away, but if your walking distance worth having a little look.

    Very near to where I live this is a very small park, but it offers some brilliant facillities to…read morekeep children both young and old amused. There is a playing area with climbing frames, slides, those funky animals on those massive industrial springs. The floor is soft so can protect against any awkward landings. There is also an enclosed Basketball court that is in imaculate condition, and could probably be used more often than it does. There is a small grass area that has served as a place to put up some marquees for Ding's village meet ups and activities. The size does limit it though, the boys don't really have any space to play football, and it is not big enough to jog around, you could probably cover the whole area in 1 minute.

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    St Andrews Park - Taken from their website

    St Andrews Park

    4.4(15 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    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!

    Vassell's Park - Beautiful place

    Vassell's Park

    5.0(2 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    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.

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    Vassell's Park - One of Vassell's big fields, to the left of the car park as you enter

    One of Vassell's big fields, to the left of the car park as you enter

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    Hengrove Playground

    Hengrove Playground

    4.5(2 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Hengrove Leisure Park is a pretty depressing place. It's basically a large car park with the usual…read more'attractions': multiplex, bingo hall, McDonald's, Frankie and Benny's, etc. However, sitting just behind it is this fantastic playground. Honestly, they didn't take make them like this when I was a kid. It's got some great attractions. The main one is a spider's web-esque climbing frame which is made of rope and branches out to at least 30 feet high. Once you've negotiated the maze of ladders and webs to the centre (yes, I did have several goes), you can slide back down to the bottom. There's also a series of rocks which fire water at you as you run down and a large hamster-style wheel which you seriously don't want to go on if you're an adult (trust me - I fell over). A great place to take the kids to burn off some calories while you sit in the cafe if you've just been to the cinema next door.

    A surprisingly amazing playground in a pretty rough and ready place. If you don't know the area,…read moreyou may well not realise its there, but it's well worth a bit of a explore if you have any children who want to let off some steam. It gets very busy when the sun shines but there is plenty of grassy areas to set up a picnic and watch the world go buy. The local council has kept the area neat and tidy, and most importantly there is no glass or other dangerous materials to be found. Thankfully too, Bristol's underage boozers seemingly haven't discovered it yet. If no-one is around, hop on yourself. It's a fantastic way to keep fit and faaar more fun than the gym!!

    St. George Park

    St. George Park

    4.4(8 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    How lucky are we to have a handful of expansive and beautiful Victorian parks dotted around the…read morecity? I didn't even know about this one and it's just around the corner from me really. So, I wrapped up warm and stepped through the impressive (and original) wrought iron gates on Church road. It was rather like stepping from the bustle of the modern city with all its traffic and noise into a tranquil Victorian landscape. An avenue of trees, lawns on which to give the dog a good run and a large duckpond/small lake (I can't quite decide which it is - man made whichever!). That's about it, but a refreshing change from walking on concrete. The gates are is open 24 hours (although I wouldn't recommend using it as a cut through to anywhere late at night). There's also a car park nearby. Recent developments to the greenery is that the park is part of the 'TreeBristol project' and 70 new trees were recently planted by people from the local community. Yay!

    It's great to find Park's of this size very near to City centre's. Especially considering the area…read moreit is in. As it is not in the best area of Bristol it does give young people an area to not only play a bit of football, bit there is also a skate park. For young families as well there are a couple of playgrounds so you can keep your little angles(brats!) entertained for a few hours as you catch a quick restbite on a bench. You don't hear much traffic when you are in the park which is nice, and it is great to see everyone treats it with repect.

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    St. George Park
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    Castle Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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