Central Park Chelmsford - Park and Playground Guide

Chelmsford is a great City to visit! Chelmsford has lots of great family friendly things to do, including fantastic play areas! Central Park can be found in the heart of Chelmsford City Centre. There is always lots going on at this park and there is something for everyone! The large play park is suitable for children of all ages and is one of the Best Playgrounds in Chelmsford, Essex.

Where is Central Park Chelmsford?

📍Central Park

24-26 Viaduct Road

Chelmsford

CM2 0FQ

Maps Link

🅿️ Parking - Where to park for Central Park Chelmsford

Central park is few minutes walk from the centre of town. There are a variety of car parking options across the city. You can visit the Chelmsford Council car park website to check out the car parks that surround the Central Park.

Waterhouse Lane Car Park - CM1 2RL

Payment via card/contactless only

MiPermit Location Code 744011

Monday to Friday (from 8am to 6pm:£7

Saturday and Sunday

Free Parking from 6pm on Fridays to 8am on Mondays

High Chelmer Mutli-storey Car Park - CM1 1LE

Payment via card/contactless only

Monday to Saturday

• Up to 1 hour: £2.50

• Up to 2 hours: £3.90

• Up to 3 hours: £5.20

• Up to 4 hours: £6.80

• Up to 5 hours: £8.80

• Up to 6 hours: £11

• Up to 7 hours: £13.20

• Up to 8 hours: £17.60

Sunday

• Up to 1 hour: £2.50

• Up to 2 hours: £3.90

• Up to 3 hours: £5.20

Central Park Playground

Equipment at Central Park Playground includes a variety of climbing frames, including a large climbing frame with challenging climbs for juniors and teenagers. There is also ride on equipment, balancing equipment, in floor trampoline, roundabout, zipwire and a large climbing pyramid. Swings include baby swings, a tandem swing and nest swing Toddlers will love the sit in train. The flooring at central park has lots of brightly coloured and interesting play prompts. The playground is enclosed.

Central Park Skate Park

The Central Park Chelmsford skate park is can be found next to the playground. The skate park also is popular with young scooter rids.

Central Park Lake

There is a large lake at Central Park with plenty of ducks to feed. You can buy duck food from Central Park Cafe.

Where to eat and drink at Central Park - Central Park Cafe

The Central Park Cafe is located close to Central Park Playground. The Central Park Cafe is open every day from 7.30am. There is a varied hot drink menu, serving freshly ground coffee, matcha and chai lattes. Alternative milks are available - oat, soya and coconut milk. Gluten free cakes and gluten free bread is also available. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. From May to September the cafe hosts Pizza and Prosecco evenings.

Toilets at Central Park Chelmsford

There are public toilets behind the cafe.

Central Park Park Run

Park Run at Central Park Chelmsford runs every Saturday at 9am. For more information head to the Central Park Park Run Route Page.