I never know Mayflower Park existed in Southampton for the first four years I was here. Its a…read morewonderful little park down in Southampton between Town Quay/Dock Gate 4 and Dock Gate 20. Generally hosts all the fireworks for events and celebrations for Southampton and the parties for any major new cruise ships leaving or entering Southampton waters, its an ideal place to take photos of the large cruise ships coming in! There are some great views of the new super huge cruise ships, as they come all the way past into the Mayflower Terminal. Also host the Southampton Boat Show in September. Easily accessible from West Quay Road along the front in Southampton, first exit after Town Quay heading towards Millbrook before you get to De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel.

This is an absolutely superb place for little kids - there's a huge open space for them to run off…read moretheir boundless energy, and a great nautical themed park with a huge pirate ship climbing frame and slide, ships mast swings, swing boat, roundabout, sandpit, windsurfer and bucket swing. For adults, there's lots of reasonably priced car parking which you can extend if you're there longer than you expected (happens to us a lot!) and pay for with your debit card which is very handy. The succession of boats and container ships passing by never ceases to fascinate both me and my son, but unfortunately the ice cream kiosk next to the park also fascinates him and any refusal to buy one usually results in complete meltdown - for this reason, I can only bring myself to give this place 4 stars, but it really is excellent and well worth a visit.

One of a number of pine clad 'chines' (valleys cut in the cliffs) in the area. This one has had a…read moremillion pound tart up, and boasts a children's play area with water, nature trail, flower beds, bandstand, basketball court, cafe, crazy golf, loos, and is served by a noddy train.

I've never played basketball here, and in fact I've never particularly liked Basketball, with all…read moreit's nigglyness and sweatyness, it just doesn't massively appeal to me. The basketball court which is located right on the seafront and between the two pier's, however makes me wish I'd grown up like Leo in the Basketball diaries, (minus the heroin addiction) playing basketball everyday and just hanging at the court. Come shine, usually this place is always in use with either one big game, or possibly two smaller games, being played with both hoops. Sometimes, especially in the summer it can get really busy, with people watching the current game, to wait their turn. Basically this place is a testament to how council money should be spent more often. It's in an amazing location, it's fun, it's free and it really does bring people from all over the world who love the game together. Now, I think they should build some 5 a-side footy pitches around their too.

Like the volleyball court, this is a good addition to the activities available on the seafront. The…read morehoops are rugged and the surface is more than adequate. Thankfully, this is also a good time to have a beach without sand. No chance of skidding around here from wayward grains. On a nice day, particularly in the summer expect this place to be very busy. It's a good/bad thing that the court is free and it kind of operates like leaving a coin on a pool table in a pub. Get your game then the next one comes in after. I'm not the biggest fan of basketball these days, but did used to play a fair bit back in my college years. having a good understanding of the rules, this means I can happily park up with a few cans of beer and watch some free live sport. You can get to see a decent game, with players having a high level of skill. Of course, it's a bit hit and miss of who will be playing at a given time, but certainly worth wandering down to if you want to get in a game or just watch some sport for free.

Worthing Leisure center is the main leisure center for the Worthing area. It is well equipped ten…read morecourt hall which is used for badminton, volleyball, trampolining and bowls. It also has a studio for fitness classes, a track and field, astroturf, grass pitches and an indoor climbing wall. Good provision for children with crèche, toddler soft play sessions and amazon adventure and holiday sports clubs for primary school age. I've personally used the badminton courts, holiday clubs for my foster children and attended county running events as spectator. I've hired out the court for a basketball party where a group of young people can use the court and have snack and drinks to celebrate their birthday.The reception staff comes across as helpful and efficient. A real asset to Worthing and the community.

This is an outstanding sports facility. It has a 50m swimming pool (which is a real shock to the…read moresystem when you are 3/4 of the way down it when you are used to a 25m pool!). The floor of the pool can be raised or lowered depending on what event it is hosting - very clever. The gym is very modern with all the latest gear for you to use. It also has a number of indoor courts for volleyball, badminton, basketball, 5-aside football etc. The changing rooms are kept very clean with alternate wet and dry rooms for swimming and other activities. The facility is free for soldiers and their dependents and other discounts are also available. It has excellent opening hours to suit everyones needs. Due to 50m pools across the country being categorised as national assets, swimming can sometimes be disrupted by school swimming sessions, but this is a small price to pay for an otherwise fantastic facility.

I find this modern sports centre very good. I like to go with my mates. We sometimes get…read morepromotional offers for being students so the price is very good. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to go to a sports centre. This is a great sports centre and will be good for everyone.

Preston Park is Brighton's largest and oldest planned city park. Funded by a bequest from a local…read morebookmaker, William Edmund Davies, the park opened on 8 November 1884. The park is located on the main A23 road from London to Brighton, a mile and half north of the city centre, and next to Preston Manor. The main park is over 60 acres in area and includes wide open spaces of parkland with trees, formal beds along the side of the A23 road, and at the south end is a formal rose garden. Next to this is the Rotunda Cafe, which is open Monday-Friday 9.15-16h and weekends 9.30-17h. Moving northwards are 4 bowling greens and 8 tennis courts, mutli-sports areas with basket ball courts, a 500m velodrome, a children's playground, 4 soccer pitches and 2 cricket pitches. In the centre of the park is the Chalet Cafe, open daily 10-17h. Despite the all organised sport provided for, many come here just to walk or for picnics, or for nothing in particular at all. Other items of interest include a clock tower and the Hansel and Gretel-like tiled house (sadly now with its windows protected with wire mesh). As well as general recreation, the park is the location for many events during the year. The largest is the event after the Brighton Pride parade, which finishes at the Park, regarded by many as the premier free Gay Pride event in the UK. It regularly attracts over 120,000. (It takes place on 2nd August in 2008). Other events are held during the year, including concerts and family days.

Very pretty park…read more I didn't see or step in any piles of dog shit. I believe I got talked into taking a BMF class here or I might have been laying around the lawns waiting for a friend to get done with a class. Either way, it's pretty and clean.

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.

This sports centre is part of the City Academy school but is open to anyone. I've not used all the…read morefacilities so can't comment on everything but what I have used has been good. Our football team train outdoors on the 3G pitch, it's not the best pitch I've ever played on and the nets have seen better days but it's still pretty good. We also train indoors in the main sports hall. They have pretty good fans when it's hot and you can open the doors which is a bonus. The building is pretty modern, the toilets and changing facilities are alway clean and the staff always seem really friendly. If your looking to hire a sports facility then I'd definitely recommend this place.

An amazing sports centre with so many fantastic sports that can be booked such as Five-a-Side…read more(indoor and outdoor), 11-a-side,Tennis, Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, Rugby, American Football, Cricket, Badminton . Special events can be booked such as Boxing, Martial Arts, Fencing plus much more. You can also have children's parties and hire the cafe for various events/birthday's. It is a modern sports centre with a massive indoor sports hall (35-a-side court), an outdoor 3G artificial grass 11-a-side pitch with goals; can be split into 4 outdoor 5-a-side courts; and 2 full size tennis courts and 1 kids tennis court.

The park has been around since the 1500s and is nearly 350 acres. I've visited a couple of times…read morebut don't think I'll ever be able to cover it all. Artwork throughout the park as well as memorials. On our first visit we saw war memorials. There's one for Princess Di as well. You can swim in the lake (I've not done that...yet). Another green space offering serenity from the hustle and bustle of a big city.

On our last full day in London, we spent the day at Hyde Park, one of London's most famous public…read moreparks. We purchased sandwiches at Harrods Food Hall, and ate our lunch in the park (we also purchased some beer and wine at a cafe in the park). It was a beautiful spring day, not too hot, not too cold -- just perfect. While we didn't see the entire park (at 350 acres, that would be impossible), we had a great day -- Hyde Park was one of the highlights of my time in London. We spent the majority of our time in Hyde Park watching the birds at the waterfront. I'm not a bird expert, but I saw at least nine different kinds of birds: swans, geese, Canadian Geese, ducks, seagulls, herons, pigeons, starlings, and crows. And further in the park, we saw parakeets. The diversity was amazing! If you're in London, Hyde Park is a MUST MUST MUST SEE! It also makes for an inexpensive day. Other things to note: you must pay to use the toilet, but it's only 20p. However, you can't pay by cash, only by credit card (which was fine by me, as I hate cash), and unlike Amsterdam, which charged €1, the washroom was CLEAN (there was an attendant). While I'm not a fan of paying to use the washroom, at least it was cheap (unlike Amsterdam), clean (unlike in my city or Amsterdam), and hassle free (unlike Amsterdam). [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; London, England; Parks and Gardens]

Hove Park is the largest public green area in the local vicinity, featuring a basketball court,…read morekids playground, football pitch, climbing boulder, tennis courts bowling green and a popular miniature steam railway that opens again in March 2010. For joggin, dog walking or impromptu rounders games Hove Park is the best place to go as it's rarely at full capacity. Another point of interest is the large rock situated in the southwest corner. Weighing more than 20 tones, Goldstone rock is said to have been worshiped by the Druids around 2000 years ago. In the summer months various travelling fairs and local events take place on its premises, all of which will be advertised well in advance so you don't get caught out. Also, as its perimeter is lined with horse-chestnut trees it's a prime place for finding conkers.

Although I mainly experience Hove Park through the eyes of a slightly overweight, slightly…read moreunder-fit runner its still a beautiful place. Its a large park making it suitable for running and cycling and provides a number of other facilities such as tennis courts, five-a-side and full size football pitches, a basketball court, a climbing area and a cafe. It has a children's play area and a miniature railway that runs during the summer season, and it also plays host to a number of organised fitness events such as the saturday morning 5k parkrun and British Military Fitness. It tends to be full of of dogs and small children at the weekend which lend themselves as interesting obstacles to dodge (mostly successfully) while out on my runs. However, I would have to agree with India T in that I wouldn't feel particularly safe running here at night as its not very well lit and the middle area can be quite secluded.