Parks

We look after 7 large City Parks, 26 Local Parks and 22 Neighbourhood Parks:

• For a great view of Oxford's spires, climb to the top of South Park.
• To see carved wooden sculptures, go to Bury Knowle Park in Headington.
• If you want a ride on a miniature railway, visit Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park in the North of Oxford.
• For floral displays, visit Florence Park in East Oxford.
• Walk around a lake, visit Hinksey Park, 15 minutes walk from Oxford's Centre.
• Visit the 50 Things to Do Before You're 11 3/4 website for ideas on motivating your kids to get outdoors.

Where can I play?

• There are great adventure play areas in Meadow Lane and Whitehouse Road.
• Visit Florence Park for a spider web climbing frame
• Frys Hill Park has a climbing rock overlooking the Kassam Stadium.
• Quarry Hollow has a massive slide and bumpy hills
• Hundred Acre Park is packed full of play equipment
• Find your nearest play area

Where can I play sport?

• There are football pitches in Blackbird Leys, Cowley Marsh, Botley Park, Rose Hill Park and Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park. Find out how to book them
• If it's muddy, why not use one of our street sports sites?
• If you prefer a game of tennis, we have five tennis court locations across the city
• In addition, we have facilities for cricket, athletics, bowls, mini golf and several skate parks.

Parks Barbecue Policy

We do not allow barbecues in Oxford City Council maintained parks unless they have been organised through our Events team.

Parks Satisfaction Survey

Take part in our parks satisfaction survey on our consultation pages.

Opening Times

Bury Knowle Park, Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park, and South Park are all open 24 hours a day.
Hinksey Park is also open 24 hours a day but the barrier for car access is locked at the times below and re-opens at 9.30am each morning.

Florence Park is locked at the following times throughout the year and reopens at 8am each morning:

Park Locations

Page last reviewed 22 May 2012