Pets' Corner Playground can be found at Harlow Town Park. We love this playground because it is suitable for children of all ages and most importantly it is one of the most inclusive play areas in Essex. Pets' Corner Playground is also located close to Pets' Corner Farm. For more information about Pets' Corner Farm CLICK HERE. Pets' Corner Playground is one of two playgrounds located in Town Park. For more information on the other Harlow Town Park Playground as well as other facilities at Town Park CLICK HERE. Where is Pets' Corner Playground? 📍Town Park Harlow CM20 2QG 🅿️ Parking - Where to park for Pets' Corner? Closest car park Netteswell Cross Car Park, CM20 2QB Free parking for 2 hours on Saturday and Sunday. 2+ hours £1.25 Monday- Friday Up to 1 hour FREE 1 - 5 hours £1.10 5+ hours £6.20 What equipment is at Pets' Corner Playground? The adventure playground here is excellent. It has equipment suitable for all ages and most importantly it is accessible!The entire playground is enclosed. There is a large climbing frame with a variety of climbs and steps. It has three slides of differing heights. There is a large, rope bridge and mound with a tunnel underneath. There is spinning equipment, musical equipment and sensory boards. The next section has an accessible frame with lots of musical equipment and educational areas. There is an accessible roundabout. There is also an accessible play house. The last section of the play area has a farm theme. There is a climbing frame with slide, accessible seesaw, climb on tractor and sensory boards. Where to eat and drink at Pets' Corner Playground? ⁣⁣Spurriers Cafe - located next to Pets Corner Serves hot and cold food and drink including- breakfast, pizza, hot dog, burgers, chips, soup, sandwiches, cake. Kids meals available. Are there toilets at Pets' Corner Playground? There are toilets at Town Park including baby change and changing places toilets. Pets Corner Farm There is a brilliant farm at Harlow Park! Entry is FREE. To read all about Pets' Corner Farm CLICK HERE Other playgrounds close to Pets' Corner Playground? Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Parndon Woods Nature Reserve Don't forget to check the Park Directory for more park inspiration - A-Z of over 100 Parks in Essex

The gardens and fountain at Braintree and Bocking Gardens are so well maintained. There is also a small children's play park conveniently located next to a lovely cafe. Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on Braintree and Bocking Gardens Where are Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens? 📍Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens 43 Bocking End Braintree CM7 9AE Google Maps Link Braintree and Bocking Gardens Opening Times Open from 9am Dusk closing - 4pm in winter to 8pm in summer 🅿️ Parking - Where to park for Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens Limited parking for 1 hour Monday to Saturday at no charge in Bocking End – opposite the Gardens. 2 hours parking Monday to Saturday at no charge in St. Peter’s Road (St. Peters Road is the turning off of Bockin g End by the entrance to the gardens). There is a Pay and Display Car Park at Howard Hall There is a Pay and Display Car Park at George Yard multi-Story Car park in the town centre – 10 minutes walk from the Gardens. The Gardens at Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens The gardens here are truly beautiful and the fountain is impressive. There are lots of paved walkways around the garden making them accessible and buggy friendly. Nature Hide at Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens Wildlife hide for nature spotting, which is also accessible. Playground at Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens The playground here is most suitable for children up to junior age. There are swings, a climbing structure, slide, climbing frame with slide, metal people climbing structures and a roundabout (accessible). The playground is open and there are benches around the play area. Where to eat and drink at Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens Coffee House in the Gardens is located in Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens . Th e cafe serving (good!) coffee and other hot and cold drinks, breakfast, lunch, cakes and kids lunch boxes. I found prices to be reasonable. Are there toilets at Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens There are toilets (including baby change and accessible toilets) next to the playground and behind the cafe. Are dogs allowed at Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens? No dogs allowed Braintree and Bocking Gardens Website Other playgrounds close to Grove Woods Playing Fields Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by!   Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks    Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ✅ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ✅ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ❌ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Post last updated February 2024

There is a great, castle themed adventure playground at Hylands Park, which is in the Hylands House Estate. Where is the playground at Hylands Park? 📍 Hylands Park Chelmsford CM2 8FS Google Maps Link There are two entrances to the Hylands Estate. If you are heading to the adventure playground, enter via entrance on Greenbury Way. 🅿️ Parking - Where to park for the adventure playground at Hylands Park 1 hour - £3.35 All day - £5 MiPermit Code 744026 (Writtle Car Park) Parking charges apply between 9am and 6pm. Chelmsford residents are entitled to a discount, Click here for more information. What play equipment is there at Hylands Park? The play area at Hylands Park is castle themed. There are three separate areas, each with play equipment for a different age range. The play areas are close together, so this is a good playground if you have children of different ages/abilities. There is a large wooden fort with various ramps and ropes to climb. There are slides of various sizes. There is also a smaller climbing frame and also ride on animals for smaller children. There are a variety of swings including tyre swings and nest swings. The playground at Hylands Park has a good amount of accessible play equipment. There is sensory equipment including sound equipment. There is a nest swing. There are ramps. The playground at Hylands Park is open and there are plenty of benches and picnic benches located around the play area. Are there toilets at Hylands Park? Yes there are toilets at Hylands Park. There are located next to the car park and include baby change and accessible toilet facilities. Is there a cafe at Hylands Park? Where to eat Hylands Park Up until very recently, Mauro's cafe was situated just outside the playground. Mauro's cafe Hylands Park has closed and apparently a new cafe will be opening soon. Other food options within Hylands Park Estate include: The Deli Hylands Park Is Hylands Park Dog Friendly? Yes, Hylands Park is dog friendly, however dogs are not permitted inside the play area. Things To Do - Hylands Estate Hylands House is an impressive Grade II listed building. Hylands House Open Days Hylands House open day every third Sunday of the month. Free entry and free guided tours. Click here for more information Events at Hylands House There are various events at Hylands House throughout the year including the Enlightened Lights Trail at Hylands House, Adventure Outdoor Cinema showings and the Foodies Festivals. Go Ape Hylands Park The only Go Ape location in Essex - Hylands Park. High ropes adventure fun for all the family. Click here for more information Other playgrounds close to Hylands Park? Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Great Baddow Recreation Ground Broomfield Park Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ✅ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ❌ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour + in playground, extend your stay going for a walk on the Estate or visiting Hylands House Post last updated February 2024

A nautical, brightly coloured playground close to Shoebury Beach Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on Shoebury Common Where is Shoebury Common Playground 📍Shoebury Common Playground Shoeburyness SS3 9HQ Google Maps Link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park for Shoebury Common Playground Southend Council Car Park directly behind playground Mobon Code: 602014 Up to 1 hour - £1.10 Up to 2 hours - £2.20 Up to 3 hours - £3.30 Up to 4 hours - £4.40 Up to 5 hours - £5.50 Playground at Shoebury Common The playground has a nautical theme, there are boats, ship climbing frames and sea creature climb on equipment. There are a variety of swings, interesting sensory equipment and games. The playground is enclosed and there are plenty of picnic benches inside the playground. Gym Equipment at Shoebury Common There is lots of open space around the playground and also outdoor gym equipment. The Beach at Shoebury Common This playground is located close to the beach and Thorpe Bay's beautiful beach huts. The beach here is a mix of sand and pebbles. Where to eat and drink at Shoebury Common Playground Nearest food - Shorehouse Harvester restaurant next to playground - Uncle Tom's Cabin across the road and next to the beach sells ice cream and snack food but is only open seasonally Are there toilets at Shoebury Common Playground Public toilets across the road at Shoebury Common South Car Park Other playgrounds close to Grove Woods Playing Fields Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Check out our blog post with details of all the play areas close to the beach in Southend-on-Sea Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ✅ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ✅ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ❌ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Post last updated February 2024

Cherry Orchard Country Park is huge! There is a mix of woodland, open fields and streams. There is a recently resurfaced flat, accessible pathway which is also suitable for bikes, scooters and buggys.⁣⁣ Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on Chery Orchard Country Park Where is Cherry Orchard Country Park? 📍 Cherry Orchard Country Park⁣⁣ Cherry Orchard Way⁣⁣ Rochford⁣⁣ SS4 1GP⁣⁣ Google Maps Link ⁣⁣ 🅿️ Parking Up to 1 hour 30p⁣⁣ Up to 2 hours 50p⁣⁣ Up to 3 Hours 70p⁣⁣ Up to 4 hours £1.50⁣⁣ All day £3⁣⁣ Pay by Phone ⁣⁣ Alternative parking: ⁣⁣ Grove Road Playing Fields, Grove Road, Rayleigh⁣⁣ Edwards Hall Park, Bosworth Road, Eastwood⁣⁣ Gusted Hall Lane, Hawkwell⁣⁣ The Woods at Cherry Orchard Country Park The woods are part of a collection of several connected woodlands including Gusted Hall Woods (which is filled with bluebells in spring). Be prepared for mud! The woods here are extremely thick with mud. Waterproofs and wellies are definitely needed. There is so much open space it's great for dog walkers. There are plenty of benches here and the flat grassland is perfect for enjoying picnics in the summer. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Play area at Cherry Orchard Country Park There is not a playground here but there is a rock climbing structure, conveniently located close to the car park.⁣⁣ ⁣ Where to eat and drink at Cherry Orchard Country Park? ⁣⁣There is a Costa Coffee on the roundabout opposite the car park - SS4 1PN Are there toilets at Cherry Orchard Country Park? There are no public toilets Closest toilets in Costa Other playgrounds close to Grove Woods Playing Fields Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Magnolia Park, Rochford Grove Woods Playing Fields, Rayleigh Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ❌ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Last Updated February 2024

A Country Park with great play areas, a lake, visitor centre, cafe and sky ropes! Where is Great Notley Country Park? 📍 Great Notley Country Park⁣ Braintree⁣ CM77 7FS⁣ Google Maps Link   🅿️ Parking at Great Notley Country Park Up to 1 hour £2.50 Up to 2 hours £3.80 Up to 4 hours £5.10 All day £6.30 Great Notley Country Park Play Trail Great Notley Country Park has a brilliant play trail. The trail is a 1.2km loop and the pathways are accessible and buggy friendly. Along the route there is lots of different play equipment such as climbing frames, swings, a zip wire, seesaws and slides. There is also a small toddler playground with slides and little wooden houses. There is a sand pit play area, with a large rope climbing frame. The variety of play equipment make it suitable for children of all ages.⁣ The water play area and climbing forest are currently closed. On our visit a few pieces of play equipment were also cordoned off, but there is still plenty to see and do.⁣ READ MORE ABOUT THE PLAY TRAIL HERE ⁣Sky Ropes at Great Notley Country Park Open every day during the school holidays and at weekends. Closed during the week in term time. Sky Ropes Adventure £12 per person⁣ Sky Ropes Junior £4 per child (from age 2)⁣ 🧗‍♀️ Book Sky Ropes Where to eat and drink at Great Notley Country Park Play Trail There is a cafe inside the visitor with a limited selection of cold food and cold and cold drinks, ice creams. Toilets on the Great Notley Country Park Play Trail Toilets (including accessible and baby change) inside cafe.⁣ There are no other toilets along the route. Other playgrounds close to Great Notley Country Park Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by!   Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks    Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ✅ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ✅ 🚻 Toilets ✅ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ At least 1 hour Post last updated February 2024

The clocks have gone back, Halloween is over and it's time for firework celebrations! There are plenty of Bonfire night events in Essex this weekend. Check out these Firework Displays at parks across Essex or head to a child's Bonfire event! Promenade Park, Maldon Saturday 4th November Gates 5.30pm, Display 7.30pm Fire-eating display, bonfire and giveaways Tickets must be purchased in advance: Adults £9, Childre £7, Under 5s Free, Family £25 - no tickets on the gate BOOK HERE King Georges Playing Field, Rayleigh Saturday 4th November Gates 5.30pm, Display 7.30pm Food stalls and children's rides Adults £9 (£7 when bought in advance), Children Free Lake Meadows, Billericay Saturday 4th November Gates 5pm, Display 7.30pm Torchlight procession, bonfire and fireworks Adults £10.50, Children £8.50, Under 3s Free BOOK HERE Belchamps, Hockley Saturday 4th November First display 6pm for younger audiences. The main display is at 7.30pm (approximately 20 minutes long). Refreshments available Free Parking is at Clements Hall Leisure Centre, SS5 4LN £8 per ticket. Children under 3 are free. BOOK HERE Southend Seafront Saturday 4th November Every Saturday night until 18th November Fireworks start at 8pm Views from Sealife Centre to Genting Casino FREE ADMISSION East Beach, Southend-on-Sea Saturday 4th November Gates 5.30pm, Display 7.30pm Tickets £8.50, Under 3s Free BOOK HERE Castle Park, Colchester Sunday 5th November Gates 5.30pm, Display 7pm Refreshments available Tickets must be purchased in advance, Adults £12, Children £6, Children 3-4 £1, Under 3s Free - no tickets on the gate BOOK HERE High Woods Country Park Guy Fawkes Bonfire Children's Event Sunday 5th November 10.30am - 12pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm A morning of fun making guys by the bonfire. Bring any old or spare clothes to dress your guy. £5.50 prebooking required BOOK HERE Harlow Town Park Sunday 5th November At 6.15pm the bonfire will be lit. At 6.30pm the fireworks display will start FREE ADMISSION Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks Have a great weekend!

A playground, playing fields and skate ramp! Where is Paradise Road Playground and Skate Ramp? 📍 Paradise Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3HP Google Maps Link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park for Paradise Road Playground Free parking in car park What equipment is at Paradise Road Playground The play area at Paradise Road Playground is enclosed. The playground is suitable for children until junior age. There are several climbing frames with slides and different climbs including climbing walls and ladders. There is also a zipwire and several swings. There is also a small climb on train. Where to eat and drink at Paradise Road Playground There are no catering facilities Are there toilets at Paradise Road Playground There are no toilet facilities at Paradise Road Playground Other playgrounds close to Paradise Road Playground Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Hylands Park Great Baddow Recreation Ground Broomfield Park Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ❌ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ❌ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Post last updated November 2023

The twistiest slides in Essex 🛝 Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on Chelmer Park Where is Chelmer Park 📍 Chelmer Park Chelmsford CM2 8RL (Follow signs for Hockey Club) Google maps link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park for Chelmer Park Free parking in a large car park ⁣ Maximum 3 hours parking What equipment is at Chelmer Park? To reach the playgrounds from the large car park you head past the hockey pitches and outdoor gym. Cross over the fields and head towards the hills. There are two playgrounds. One is a very small, enclosed playground with two individual baby swings and a climbing frame suitable for children up to two. The larger playground has lots of climbing equipment. It is enclosed and suitable for children up to 8 years old. The playground has interesting climbing frames with monkey bars, interactive play equipment and a slide. There is round swinging equipment. ⚠️ There is also a slide on one side of the hill and two extremely twisty, orange slides on the other side of the hill. The slides are not suitable for under 5s. Even over 5s should treat with caution, they really throw you around! What else is at Chelmer Park? There is also a community orchard and wooded areas to explore. Playing Fields at Chelmer Park There is a lot of space here including large, open playing fields. Where to eat and drink at Chelmer Park There are no catering facilities at Chelmer Park Are there toilets at Chelmer Park? Toilets close to Cricket Ground - not near playground Other playgrounds close to Chelmer Park Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Hylands Park, Chelmsford Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ✅ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ✅ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Post last updated October 2023

A sand pit playground with a nautical theme! This playground is close to the Roding Valley Nature Reserve and the Essex Wildlife Trust Grange Farm Centre, where regular events are held. Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on Pelican Playground Where is Pelican Playground? 📍 Pelican Playground Chigwell IG7 6DP Google maps link When is Pelican Playground open? Playground open Monday - Friday 10am - 6.30pm 🅿️ Parking - Where to park for Pelican Playground? Free parking in car park ⁣ What equipment is at Pelican Playground? This play area has a large sandpit. When we visited there were lots of sand toys left in the sand to play with. There are two wooden climbing frames in the sand. The biggest climbing frame is a ship on two levels, climbing ropes, a sitting area and slide. The smaller climbing frame also has a slide. There are also small nest swings and seesaw. There is no accessible play equipment. There is a lot of grassy space around the sandpit. Plenty of spaces for picnics. Are there toilets at Pelican Playground? Toilets next to the Grange Farm Centre. No accessible toilets or baby change. These facilities may be available inside the centre. Where to eat and drink at Pelican Playground? There are no catering facilities at Pelican Playground. Events at Roding Valley Nature Reserve Regular school holiday and weekend events held here by Essex Wildlife Trust. There are also nature tots sessions. Click HERE for more information via the EWT Website. ⁣ Other playgrounds close to Pelican Playground Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Hainault Country Park Roding Valley Nature Reserve Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ✅ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Post last updated October 2023

Jones Memorial Recreation Ground in Southend-on-Sea has lots of open space, making it good for dog walking. There are grassy football pitches, which are used by local weekend teams. There is a small fenced-in play ground conveniently located close to the free car park. Where is Jones Memorial Recreation Ground? 📍Jones Memorial Recreation Groiund Bentalls Close Southend-on-Sea SS2 5PR Google Maps Link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park at Jones Recreation Ground? There is a car park with free parking What play equipment is there at Jones Memorial Recreation Ground? The play area at Jones Memorial Ground is suitable for children up to junior age. It has climbing frames and slides. It is enclosed. Are there toilets at Jones Memorial Recreation Ground? No, there are no public toilets at Jones Memorial Recreation Ground Other playgrounds close to Jones Memorial Recreation Park? Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Priory Park, Southend-on-Sea Cherry Orchard Country Park, Rochford Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ❌ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Post last updated October 2023

We recently visited this beautiful nature reserve, which also has a small woodland play area. Check out the Parks of Essex Instagram Post on Westley Heights Playground Where is Westley Heights? 📍Westley Heights Langdon Hills Country Park Basildon SS16 5LT Google Maps Link 🅿️ Parking - Where to park for Westley Heights Playground Free parking in car park ⁣ Where is the playground at Westley Heights, Langdon Hills Country Park? There is a natural play area close to the car park. What playground equipment is there at Westley Heights, Langdon Hills Country Park? It has a variety of wooden and rope equipment for climbing and balancing such as log piles and bridges. There is a nest swing and lots of picnic benches around the play area. There are also a few wooden carved animals dotted around the play area. Some of the equipment, such as the zipwire, has been removed, which is a great shame. The play area isn't the best woodland play area we've come across but has a few pieces of equipment to keep children interested before or after a walk! Walking trails at Westley Heights, Langdon Hills Country Park This country park is great for families as it has wide gravel paths, making it buggy friendly and accessible for wheelchair users. Are there toilets at Westley Heights? There are no toilets at Westley Heights Are there catering facilities at Westley Heights? There is no cafe or catering at Westley Heights. Is Westley Heights, Langdon Hills Country Park dog friendly? ⁣Yes Other playgrounds close to Westley Heights, Langdon Hills Country Park? Check out the Parks of Essex MAP to find more playgrounds close by! Peter Rabbit Trail at Langdon Nature Discovery Centre - only 5 minutes drive away Check out the Parks of Essex Directory - A-Z of over 100 Essex parks Facilities 🛝 Playground ✅ ☕ Cafe ❌ ℹ Visitor Centre/Shop ❌ 🚻 Toilets ❌ ♿ Accessible ❌ 🪑 Picnic Tables ✅ 🐶 Dog Friendly ✅ ⏰ 30 minutes - 1 hour Post last updated October 2023