Admirals Park and Tower Gardens, Chelmsford

Essex Parks
Oct 5, 2021
2 min read

Updated: Aug 4

Admirals Park and Tower Gardens is full of facilities including football and cricket pitches, tennis courts, outdoor gym and a bowling green. There is an enclosed playground within Admirals Park, which has equipment for toddlers and junior ages children. There are walking and cycling routes around the gardens, riverside and through woodlands

Where is Admirals Park and Tower Gardens?

📍Admirals Park and Tower Gardens

Rainsford Road

Chelmsford

CM1 2PN

Maps Link

🅿️ Parking - Where to park at Admirals Park and Tower Garden

Free parking in car park - Tower Gardens Car Park - Chelmsford City Council Car Park

Car park opening times

Monday to Friday 10am

Saturday to Sunday 9.30am

Closes between 5pm and 10pm depending on the time of year.

No overnight parking.

What play equipment is there at Admirals Park and Tower Gardens

The playground at Admirals Park is enclosed. There is a large silver, metal climbing frame with challenging climbs and a slide. There are two smaller climbing frames suitable for toddlers with a mix of climbs, slides and monkey bars. There is also a steering wheel and speakers. The equipment is a little dated but it good working order.

Cycle and Scooter track at Admiral Park and Tower Gardens

NEW for Summer 2025! At Parks of Essex we love a family friendly cycle and scooter spot. In fact we have pulled together our favourite cycle and skate parks in Essex in a full guide! However, there is a new cycle park in Essex, and it's great! The Admirals Park and Tower Gardens cycle track is now open. It is free to use and no booking is required check out our full guide for all the details - NEW Cycle Track with Road Markings! Visit the Chelmsford Bike Track.

NEW for Summer 2025 - Chelmsford Cycle Track

Are there Toilets at Admiral Park and Tower Gardens?

There are toilets in the middle of Admiral Park and Tower Gardens. There are accessible and baby change facilities.

Where to eat and drink at Admiral Park and Tower Gardens?

There is not a cafe at Admiral Park and Tower Gardens.

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