Jurassic Park Play Area

The playground has equipment that includes:

• a huge slide accessed by a climbing wall inside a tube
• an obstacle course with a climbing wall, nets, a tyre and a basket
• a multiplay with a slide, easy to climb stairs and a Humpty Dumpty play board
• a toddler swing

• a basket swing
• a monster springer
• a roundabout (that was missing seats when we visited)
• a zip wire.

Next to the play area is a basketball court.

A Monster Tube Slide

The slide’s chute can only be reached by climbing up the inside of a vertical tube.

It’s basically a climbing wall inside a tube so is not suitable for younger children.

Finding The Play Area

To reach the play area from the Great Hollands car park, face the shops and take the path on the right through some trees (as in the photo). Keep walking for a couple of minutes and you will see the play area looming above you on the left.

Nearest Town: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG12 8UX

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and a blanket. 
Facilities: A nearby shop with drinks, ice creams, snacks.

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: The best car park we could find was at Great Hollands Community Centre (RG12 8UX), which has a large car park and some shops where you can buy refreshments.
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: February 2017
Information Checked: July 2025

Our visit to Jurassic Park Play Area in Bracknell is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Snaprails Park 

Scattered across Snaprails park are fields

a pond

streams

woods

and towering Wellingtonia trees.

There is also a willow tunnel, cycle-way

and picnic area.

The Paths

The paths are well surfaced and buggy friendly. 

Snaprails Park Play Area

The play area has equipment designed for children aged between 2 and 14 years that includes:

• swings
• toddler swings
• accesible swings
• a basket swing
• a small multiplay with a slide
• a roundabout

• springers
• a larger multiplay with a small climbing wall, rope bridge and small zip wire
• a seesaw 
• a small obstacle course
• seats.

Nearest Town: Sandhurst, near Crowthorne
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: GU47 9AW or GU47 9RQ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: None.

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: Not the easiest but you can try to find somewhere to park on the nearby roads or in the little lay-by at the end of Evenlode Way (GU47 9RQ).
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, birds and butterflies.

Information Written: August 2016
Information Checked: July 2025

Our visit to Snaprails Park and Play Area in Sandhurst, near Crowthorne, is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Locks Ride Play Area

Much of the play equipment is built over sand and includes:

• climbing nets to scramble over and under
• a spider’s web net
• a rope bridge
• a balance beam
• a slide set into a hill
• a basket swing

• a sand pit
• swings
• a toddler swing
• an accessible swing
• a trampoline
• a double zip wire.

Locks Ride Beach Area

The beach area has picnic tables and barbecues that must be pre-booked. 

Beside the play area is a multi-gym, two football pitches,

a cricket pitch and a pavilion.

Locks Ride Splash Pad

The Locks Ride Splash Pad is open from mid-May to mid-September. It’s lots of fun, especially on a hot day but can be very busy.

This has jets of water set into the floor and also overhead buckets, which gradually fill with water and then suddenly spill down onto the people below. 

Nearest Town: Winkfield Row, Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG42 7NJ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat in the cafe.
Facilities: Cafe, toilets, picnic area, barbecues.

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: Car park and they can open additional spaces for busy times.
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: October 2016
Information Checked: July 2025

Our visit to Locks Ride Recreation Ground Play Area in Winkfield, Bracknell, is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Jocks Lane Recreation Ground Play Area

Jocks Lane Play Area has a range of equipment including:

• toddler swings
• swings
• a place for a tyre swing (but no tyre when we visited)
• a swinging seesaw
• a multiplay for younger children with a tunnel and a slide

• game boards
• musical pipes
• a fire engine with little tunnels
• a roundabout.

Equipment for Older Children

There is also equipment for older children:

• a climbing frame obstacle course
• a spinner
• swings that spin
• a zip wire.

Jocks Lane Splash Pad

We spent most of our visit playing with the water jets in the Jocks Lane Splash Pad, which is surrounded by benches, sun umbrellas and a cafe giving it that holiday feeling. Further details can be found in the Jocks Lane Recreation Ground post.

The Recreation Facilities

Jocks Lane Recreation Ground also has numerous other things to do, including tennis courts,

mini golf

and a miniature railway, which operates on certain days of the year.

Nearest Town: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG12 2BH

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Cafe or bring a picnic.
Facilities: Ice creams, snacks, cafe, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: Car park
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Butterflies and other insects.

Information Written: June 2017
Information Checked: July 2025

Our visit to Jocks Lane Recreation Ground Play Area in Bracknell is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Broomhall Recreation Ground Play Area

The play equipment is for children to the age of 14 years and includes:

• toddler swings 
• swings
• a sand pit
• mushrooms you can jump on
• flowers you can talk into
• a dragon to climb

• a helter-skelter slide with easy to climb steps
• a multiplay with a slide, easy to climb steps, a ladder and a net
• another multiplay with a slide, easy to climb steps and a frog-studded climbing wall
• a rope climbing frame
• a tyre climbing frame
• a trampoline
• a spinner

• a short obstacle course
• a roundabout
• a rocking horse
• springers
• a seesaw springer
• a water play area.

Sports Facilities

There is sports equipment around the field that includes:

• an obstacle course
• a basket swing
• a multi-gym with spinning and swinging equipment
• a basketball net
• football goals
• cricket nets. 

There are also tennis courts you can prebook by visiting the Sunningdale parish website.

The Woods and Stream

Along the edge of the field is a little stream and a footpath that leads over a bridge (or a log if you are feeling brave!) into a small wooded area. 

If you follow this path you will eventually come to Sunningdale High Street.

Refreshments

There is a small refreshments kiosk with a sheltered picnic area and various seating areas scattered around the grounds.

The Library

A container library visits ons one days during the week. 

Nearest Town: Sunningdale, near Ascot
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: SL5 0QS

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or buy food from the cafe.
Facilities: Cafe, toilets, accessible toilets, picnic area, snacks, ice creams.

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: Car park by the play area.
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: April 2017
Information Checked: August 2023

Our visit to Broomhall Recreation Ground and Play Area in Sunningdale, Ascot, is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Sandhurst Memorial Park Play Areas

The play equipment is divided between two areas, one for younger children and another for older children.

The enclosed area for younger children has:

• toddler swings
• springers
• a seesaw
• a roundabout
• a sand play area with chutes and pulleys

• a swing for wheelchair users
• a small multiplay with a ramp and a slide
• a multiplay with ropes to climb, a ladder and a slide
• a larger multiplay with a slide, steps, a fireman’s pole, a bridge and a little house
• boards with games and puzzles
• a zip wire.

The area for older children has equipment including:

• a long slide set into a hillside
• climbing rocks
• a basket swing
• swings
• spinning swings
• a wooden climbing frame
• an obstacle course.

Sports Areas

Dotted around the park are football pitches, tennis courts, cricket facilities, a basketball court and a skate park.

Near the skate park is a cafe with a seating area that serves refreshments and ice creams.

The Pond

Behind the play area is a picturesque pond covered with ducks, swans, gulls and coots.

Go Wild in Sheperd Meadows

Sandhurst Memorial Park also has some wild areas. In the corner is Seeby’s Copse, an area of ancient woodland, and at one end is Shepherd Meadows, a beautiful nature reserve with fields full of wild flowers and butterflies as well as the River Blackwater.

To find the Shepherd Meadows, take the path to the left of the play area and follow it past the pond, where you will pick up signs to the reserve.

Pick a Car Park

There are two car parks. The first is next to the play area (GU47 9BJ).

The second is on Marshall Road (GU47 0FJ – will take you past the car park, which is on the opposite side of the road than the residential houses). This is the car park for Shepherd Meadows and it is about a twenty minute walk to the play area.

Nearest Town: Sandhurst, near Camberley
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: GU47 9BJ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or try the cafe. 
Facilities: Cafe, toilets, accessible toilets, a picnic area, ice creams and snacks.

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a large car park.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, swans, butterflies, insects and birds.

Information Written: May 2017
Information Checked: April 2023

Our visit to Sandhurst Memorial Park and Play Area in Sandhurst, near Camberley, is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Pirate Ship Play Area

The pirate ship multiplay has a slide, a hammock, a cargo net, a climbing wall and easy to climb steps. 

Next to it is a water play area with wheels, chutes and a water pump. 

There is also a wide slide with a ramp, a spinning disc and a rock pile and basket swing.

Adventure Play Area

The adventure play area has the following equipment:

• a tube slide and wooden climbing frame with a climbing wall, a ladder, a fireman’s pole and easy to climb stairs 
• a wooden climbing frame made of logs 
• an obstacle course with nets, wobbly logs and ropes
• a spinning disc 
• hammocks 
• musical stepping stones
• toddler swings 
• swings
• a cradle swing
• a zip wire 
• a trampoline
• picnic tables 
• seats.

The Cafe

Next to the play area is Jacksons cafe and also a kiosk.

The Paddling Pool

California Country Park has a paddling pool you pay to use.  This is only open during the summer.

At the time of writing it was £2.90 for anyone entering the water and £1.20 for adults going in to supervise but not swim.  

California Country Park

As well as the adventure play area, Calirfornia Country Park has four main areas – Longmoor Lake, heathland, woodland and Longmoor Bog, an 8,000 year old mire accessible by boardwalk.

The Walks

The park map suggests different  walks that take you around the lake, through some woodland or over a small boardwalk. 

Scooters and Bikes

We often take bikes and scooters on a twenty minute, circular route around the lake.   This route is surfaced and starts and finishes at the adventure play area. 

Nearest Town: Finchamstead
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG40 4HU

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat at the cafe. 
Facilities: Picnic tables, cafe, ice creams, snacks, drinks, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: About three hours.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is a large car park.
Cost of Parking: Various charges depending on the season. 

Wildlife You Might See: Butterflies, snakes, birds, ducks, swans, geese and other birds.

Information Written: March 2017
Information Checked: February 2023

Our visit to California Country Park and Adventure Play Area in Finchampstead is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Cheapside Recreation Ground Play Area

This playground is said to be suitable for children to the age of 13 years old and has:

• toddler swings 
• swings 
• a basket swing 
• a rope swing 
• a trampoline 
• a roundabout 

• a seesaw
• a grasshopper springer
• a spinning climbing frame made of rope 
• wobbly jumping platforms and toadstools
• a train with a tunnel 
• a play house

• a large multiplay for older children with two slides, a climbing wall, bridge and a fireman’s pole
• a smaller multiplay for younger children with a slide, climbing wall and bridges
• a zip wire
• a picnic table 
• seats.

Finding the Play Area

To find the play area look for this sign

and then follow the path behind the houses. 

Nearest Town: Ascot
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: SL5 7QT

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic. 
Facilities: Picnic table.

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is no car park but we were able to park on a road near to the play area. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Insects and birds.

Information Written: July 2022

Our visit to Cheapside Recreation Ground Play Area in Ascot is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Langdale Drive Play Area

This playground is said to be suitable for children to the age of 13 years old.

The play equipment inside the enclosed junior area includes:

• toddler swings
• a seesaw
• a snail springer
• a spinning climbing frame made of rope 
• puzzle boards
• a multiplay with a slide and easy to climb stairs, a bridge and a tunnel.

Scattered through the trees are:

• a wooden frog and grasshopper
• a metal spinning cup
• two giant-sized swings
• a huge, rope climbing area that hangs like spider webs.

Nearest Town: Ascot
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: SL5 8TQ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and a blanket. 
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is no car park but we were able to park on a road near to the play area. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Insects and birds.

Information Written: February 2017
Information Checked: July 2022

Our visit to Langdale Drive Recreation and Play Area in Ascot, which is also known as Blythewood Play Area, is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

The Ascot Heath Children’s Play Area

The play equipment is said to be suitable for children up to 12 years old and includes:

• a swing
• a toddler swing
• a basket swing
• a climbing frame for older children with  spins
• a multiplay with a slide, climbing wall, nets, ladders and a fireman’s pole
• seats.

Ascot Heath

The play area is on Ascot Heath, which is in the centre of Ascot Racecourse. 

A surfaced path runs along the racetrack that you can scooter or cycle along. 

Ascot Racecourse

There is plenty to spot around the racecourse, including a helipad,

the enormous grandstand and the huge fences that the horses jump. 

The Underpass

To find the play area, head through the underpass tunnel and up onto Ascot Heath. 

Go straight across the heath and the play area is on the right opposite the Grandstand.

Nearest Town: Ascot
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: SL5 7LJ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and a blanket. 
Facilities: None.

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is no car park but you can park next to the underpass on the road that leads towards the Royal Ascot Golf Club. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Birds, butterflies and other insects.

Information Written: June 2022

Our visit to the Ascot Heath Children’s Play Area, also known as the Ascot Racecourse Play Area in Ascot, is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Pinewood Activities Adventure Play Area

The play equipment is divided between two areas, Pinewood Adventure and another, more traditional playground. 

The adventure play area has equipment including:

• toddler swings
• basket swings
• a small multiplay and slide for the very young
• a long rope swing
• a wooden climbing frame

• a rope climbing frame
• spinners
• a balance course with bridges, logs and ropes
• a tunnel
• a zip wire.

The Railway Play Area

The second play area has:

• swings
• toddler swings
• a small wooden train to walk along 
• a large play train with a tunnel and carriages 
• a play house
• a seesaw

• a long slide set into a hill
• a trampoline
• a climbing frame with a climbing wall, nets and monkey bars
• springers 
• picnic tables.

The Cafe

There is a cafe that serves refreshments and ice cream.

Pinewood Miniature Railway

Next to the play areas is the Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway.

It does not run everyday so please see their The Pinewood (Wokingham) Miniature Railway website for details of their open days.

Sports Areas 

On the other side of the car park is a field with a football pitch and a trim trail with six equipment stations (all aimed at those over 12 years).

Pond Dipping

Dickie’s Pond is also nearby and has a pond dipping platform.

Pond dipping equipment (nets, information sheets, a tray and magnifying glasses) can be borrowed from the cafe by leaving a deposit of £5. Near the pond is a woodland walk, with sculptures of woodland animals.

Nearest Town: Wokingham Without, near Crowthorne and Wokingham
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG40 3AQ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Cafe and a picnic area. 
Facilities: Cafe, shop, ice creams, toilets, picnic area.

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is good sized car park.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, birds, insects and pond life.

Information Written: July 2017
Information Checked: July 2022

Our visit to the Pinewood Activities Centre in Wokingham Without, near Crowthorne and Wokingham, is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Victory Field Recreation Ground

The play equipment is said to be suitable for children to the age of 13 years old and includes:

• a play train with a tunnel
• swings
• a toddler swings 
• a basket swing
• springers 
• a zip wire

• a rope climbing frame that spins
• a big slide set into a hill with the choice of easy to climb stairs or a slope and a rope
• a multiplay castle with a slide 
• an obstacle course with a rope bridge, climbing wall, nets and log swings.

Sports Equipment

There is also a variety of sports facilities:

• a multi-gym
• a basketball court
• a football pitch
• a 5-a-side football pitch
• tennis courts 
• a table tennis table.

Tom Green’s Field

Behind the tennis courts is a field called Tom Green’s Field, where you can either have a short walk or try a longer walk around Ascot.

Nearest Town: Ascot
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: SL5 7DG

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and a blanket. 
Facilities: None.

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is a car park. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Birds, stag beetles, butterflies and other insects.

Information Written: February 2017
Information Checked: June 2022

Our visit to Victory Field Recreation Ground and Play Area in Ascot is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Morgan Recreation Ground and Play Area

The play equipment in the enclosed area is for children to the age of 6 years and includes:

• toddler swings
• a springer
• a roundabout
• a multiplay with a slide and activities
• a seesaw 

• a slide with easy to climb stairs
• a spinning climbing frame
• a tractor springer 
• seats.

There is a second set of play equipment for older children with:

• a basket swing
• a rope swing
• a stack of climbing rocks with a cargo net and fireman’s pole
• a large slide with a climbing wall and rope ladder
• two trampolines
• picnic tables.

Next to the play area is an outdoor gym and a field. 

Nearest Town: Crowthorne
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG45 7LD

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: There are cafes and shops on the nearby Crowthorne High Street or bring a picnic.
Facilities: Picnic area.

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is good sized car park.
Cost of Parking: Free.

Information Written: October 2018
Information Checked: May 2022

Our visit to Morgan Recreation Ground and Play Area in Crowthorne is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

The Look Out Play Area

The play area is divided into three sections, each aimed at different ages and abilities.

Ship Play Trail

This is an Infant Play Trail for ages 3 to 6 years that has:

• a galleon with nets, a wheel and a slide
• a second, smaller boat
• springers
• a trampoline
• a train
• a wobbly, wooden hut
• toddler swings
• wobbly bridges
• a climbing wall
• a balance course and
• wobbly balance boards.

Inclusive Area 

This fully inclusive area has:

• a wheelchair accessible roundabout 
• a swing 
• a cradle swing 
• an accessible slide 
• musical instruments 
• fun house mirrors
• a basket swing.

The Fort 

This is a Junior Play Trail for ages 7 to 11 years that has:

• swings
• climbing walls
• wobbly bridges
• ladders
• balancing logs
• hanging rings and
• a rope climbing frame.

Kiosk and Picnic Area

Next to the play area are lots of picnic tables and a kiosk that sells refreshments.

Swinley Forest

The play area is next to the Swinley Forest, with cycle routes and various trails.

The Look Out also has a permanent orienteering course and you can buy a map from the reception desk in the Discovery Centre for £1.

The Look Out Discovery Centre

Inside The Look Out Discovery Centre are over 90 activities including a huge marble run, a building site, an indoor stream, a reaction testing game and a range of hands-on science experiments, including a hot air balloon to launch and a globe that floats in mid-air. 

Nearest Town: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG12 7QW

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Picnic tables and a cafe.
Facilities: A shop, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a large car park but this gets very busy.
Cost of Parking: From £2 for the first four hours.

Wildlife You Might See: Birds and insects.

Information Written: March 2017
Information Checked: January 2022

Our visit to the adventure play area at The Look Out Discovery Centre Play Area in Bracknell is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

The Pirate Ship Play Area

To the right of the car park is a pirate ship in a sand pit, complete with a pulley and chute system, an anchor, and a ship’s wheel. There are also:

• swings
• toddler swings
• a long slide with easy to climb steps
• a wooden climbing frame
• a log balance course
• a spinning disc
• a tyre swing
• a rope climbing frame
• spinning swings
• child-sized picnic tables.

The Second Play Area

A short walk to the left of the car park, is a second play area with equipment that includes:

• a multiplay with ropes, a small climbing wall and easy to climb steps
• springers
• a seesaw
• a spinning disc
• a basket swing 
• a rope climbing frame 
• a climbing wall
• a DJ controller where you can mix music 
• a sensory garden.

Mill Pond

Next to the Pirate Play Area is a small area of woodland, a pond you can walk around, and ducks to feed. 

Sports Facilities

There is also a range of sports facilities, including:

• a Blue Bac Ball, which is a game where you compete against another player

• multi-use games area with a basketball net and football goal

• an Olympic Legacy wall that you can take a time trial challenge on. This wall is an obstacle course with things like a climbing wall, monkey bars, and a trapeze

• a skate park.

The Cafe

By the pond is a cafe that serves drinks, snacks and ice creams. McDonalds is also next door.

Nearest Town: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG12 7WT

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic. There is also a cafe and a McDonalds next to the play area. 
Facilities: Cafe, snacks, ice creams, picnic area, toilets, accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a car park next to the pirate ship play area.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, swans, geese, insects and squirrels.

Information Written: November 2016
Information Checked: October 2020

Our visit to Mill Park and Mill Pond Play Area in Bracknell is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Oareborough Play Area 

It has equipment that includes:

• swings
• a toddler swing
• a tractor springer
• a double twist
• a seesaw
• spinning swings
• a castle multiplay with a drawbridge, tunnel, a tower, slide and easy to climb steps
• a trampoline
• seats
• a large, fallen oak tree.

Nearest Town: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG12 9LS

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: Parking spaces for one or two cars.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Butterflies, ducks and water birds.

Information Written: June 2017

Our visit to Oareborough Play Area in Bracknell is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Great Hollands Play Area

The play area equipment includes:

• toddler swings
• swings
• tractor springers
• noughts and crosses
• a multi-play with a slide and some chain netting
• a slide built into a hill
• a rope climbing frame
• spinners
• a train with a tunnel.

Around the edge of the field is a trim trail with various pieces of equipment like bars and rings.

The Paddling Pool

The paddling pool looked shallow and inviting when we arrived but unfortunately it had not yet opened for the day (it currently opens from 10am until 6pm).

Paddling Pool Restrictions

There are some restrictions on the use of the paddling pool – only children up to and including 8 years are allowed to use it before 5pm. The sign also says that children using the pool must be toilet trained. It did not say anything about children in swimming nappies.

Coffee Shop and Facilities

Next to it was a coffee shop that sells refreshments and has toilets. It opens during the weekends and school holidays.

Sports Facilities

There are lots of sports facilities including tennis courts (you can hire these at the cafe), table tennis, netball courts, cricket pitch, football pitches, a five-a-side football pitch, a kick about area, table tennis and multi-use ball courts. 

Nearest Town: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG40 3EE

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Cafe or bring a picnic.
Facilities: Cafe, ice creams, snacks, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: Car park
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: June 2017

Our visit to Great Hollands Recreation Ground and Play Area in Bracknell is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Blackmoor Close Play Area

The play equipment felt a little run down and there were clearly some pieces of play equipment missing but it did have:

• a toddler swing
• a swing
• a springer
• a multiplay with a slide, a ladder and easy to climb steps
• a roller.

Nearest Town: Ascot
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: SL5 8NN

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic. 
Facilities: Picnic tables

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is no car park but you can park on the road next to the play area.
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: May 2017

Our visit to Blackmoor Close Play Area in Ascot is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Bullbrook Drive Play Area

The equipment included:

• toddler swings
• a toddler-sized slide with easy to climb steps
• a roundabout
• a seesaw
• two springers
• a small metal climbing frame
• a multiplay covered with nursery rhyme games that also had bridges, a tunnel and a slide
• seats.

Nearest Town: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG12 2QE

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and a blanket. 
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is no car park but you can park on the road near by the play area.
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: April 2017

Our visit to Bullbrook Drive Play Area in Bracknell is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

Freeborn Way Play Area

The playground has the usual equipment:

• swings
• toddler swings
• a slide with easy to climb steps
• a roundabout
• a springer
• a spinning cup
• seats.

There is also a kick wall with a football goal and a basketball net.

Nearest Town: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG12 2RZ

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic and a blanket. 
Facilities: None.

How Long We Spent There: 30 minutes.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is a small car park. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Information Written: April 2017

Our visit to Freeborn Play Area in Bracknell is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.