Parks and open spaces - outdoor facilities

Play in Bristol

Bristol City Council works with partners and stakeholders to deliver play opportunities for the benefit of all children, young people and the communities in which they live and play. We are committed to increasing the quality of children's play opportunities in the city. Find out more in the strategy documents at the bottom of the page.

Playgrounds

Playgrounds are places where children gather to explore the rest of the park or green space that surrounds them. Over 150 of Bristol's parks and open spaces have play facilities, including three which have major facilities. There are also four adventure playgrounds in the city which are managed by the council. Find out more below.

Successful Play Pathfinder bid brings £2.5m for Bristol’s playgrounds

Children and young people in Bristol are set to benefit from a massive £2.5m windfall, thanks to a successful city council bid to the government’s Play Pathfinder initiative. This cash boost will have a massive impact on play parks and play spaces across the city over the next three years. More about the Pathfinder Bid.

Events in the parks

Bristol's parks host hundreds of events each year from keynote festivals and performances in the city's magnificent green spaces through sporting events and charity fundraisers, to smaller scale community events in local parks. Most of these events take place from April to September. To view a comprehensive listing visit What's On. Or find out more about promoting your outdoor event.

Sports in the parks

You can book a wide variety of outdoor sport facilities in Bristol’s parks and green spaces including bowling greens, football, rugby and cricket pitches, and golf courses. You can also book tennis courts in several parks across the city.

Contact us

E-mail: bristolparks@bristol.gov.uk
Telephone: 0117 922 3719
Text: 0771 039 6713

You can report flytipping, graffiti, or make any other comments about Bristol's parks and green spaces. Please provide as much information and specific details as possible about the location attaching any supporting photographs. We will only call you back if we require further information.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 5pm
Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm