Get Active at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground, Bracknell
Gasps erupted from the back seat as we arrived at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground. It was easy to see why – the car park was enclosed by a brightly coloured play area, a splash pad with spurting jets of water and a large field with a zip wire.
Jocks Lane Recreation Ground
The 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
Water jets spray in all directions from the Jocks Lane Splash Pad, which is surrounded by benches, sun umbrellas and a cafe.
In the sunshine Jocks Lane has that holiday vibe.
Splash Pad Restrictions
There are some restrictions on the use of the splash pad – only children under 8 years are allowed to use it before 5pm and there are no balls or inflatable toys allowed.
You must wear swimming suits and swimming nappies (if necessary).
The Recreation Facilities
Jocks Lane also has a number of tennis courts, a five-a-side football pitch,
basketball courts and a kick about area,
table tennis tables
a multigym
and a sports field.
There is also a miniature golf course,
a riverside walk to Jocks Copse and Tinkers Copse
and a miniature railway that is run by the Bracknell Railway Society.
Visit the Jocks Lane Recreation Ground and Splash Pad website
Further Information
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
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