Best Play Parks in Somerset - Local Family Guide To The Best Playgrounds
As a local Mum, I’ve visited plenty of Somerset playgrounds and parks with my children. We have a fantastic selection across our region, making it easy to plan relaxed, low-cost days out with children of all ages. From large adventure playgrounds to quieter village parks and inclusive spaces designed for children with additional needs, there’s something here for every family.
I’ve put together this guide to share the best play parks in Somerset to help you plan a fun day out with kids whatever the season. There’s nothing like the lure of a playground to get the kids outdoors and a great incentive for attracting the children on a nice family walk!
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Best Play Parks in North Somerset
Salthouse Fields Playground, Clevedon
Salthouse Road Clevedon Avon BS21 7TU
The Salthouse Fields is a much-loved family park in North Somerset and is a brilliant option if you’re visiting Clevedon with kids. The huge open green space is perfect for ball games, picnics and letting off steam. While the path around it is good for youngsters on scooters. There’s even a park run every weekend!
The playground has separate play areas for toddlers and older children.
It’s easy to combine with Clevedon seafront, making this one of the best free play parks in Somerset for a full day out.
Great for: toddlers, mixed ages
Other things to do in Clevedon: Amusement arcade, walk along Clevedon Pier, free use of the beach tennis courts (book online) and swim/paddle in Marine Lake. For more ideas, read our post: Things To Do In Clevedon, Somerset
Portishead Lake Grounds Playground
Lake Road, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 7JE
Portishead Lake Grounds is one of the most popular play parks in Somerset. It’s ideally located beside the boating lake and lawns near the Esplanade.
Portishead Lake Grounds is a fantastic choice for families and there’s equipment for a range of ages, along with wide paths for bikes and scooters. There are plenty of ducks and swans to spot on the lake too.
There’s a café, toilets and plenty of picnic space, making it ideal for longer visits and free family days out in Somerset. It’s a great choice for families with children of different ages.
Great for: all ages, prams, picnics
Other things to do in Portishead: Portishead Lido, Walk around the Marina.
Castle Batch all-inclusive SEND Play Area, Weston-super-Mare
Bishop Avenue, North Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7PQ
Castle Batch Park is home to an all-inclusive play area in Weston-super-Mare, designed to support children with additional needs. This thoughtfully designed space focuses on accessibility and sensory play, allowing children of all abilities to enjoy the playground together.
Set within Castle batch park in Worle, the area also benefits from open green space and wide paths, making it suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility aids. It’s an excellent all-inclusive playground in Somerset.
Great for: quick play stops, combining with the beach
Other things to do in Weston: Visit Weston’s Grand Pier or Marine Lake.
Apex Park Playground, Highbridge
Marine Drive, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1LT
Apex Park is one of the best large play parks in Somerset and a real destination playground. Located in Highbridge, it offers modern equipment, wide paths for bikes and scooters, and lots of open green space.
Apex Park Playground has a large children’s play area, with an outdoor gym, and a fishing lake nearby. The walk around the lake from the car park takes around 30 minutes.
It’s particularly good for mixed-age siblings and works well for longer visits thanks to the walking routes around the park.
Great for: prams, wheelchairs, SEND-friendly days ou.
Best Play Parks in Bath & North East Somerset
Royal Victoria Park Playground, Bath
Marlborough Lane, Bath, BA1 2NQ
Royal Victoria Park is one of the best playgrounds in Somerset, especially if you’re visiting Bath with children. The large play area caters for a wide age range and sits within beautiful historic parkland.
Beyond the playground, Victoria Park has wide open lawns, a skate park, tennis courts and a café, making it easy to spend a full morning or afternoon here. Plus, the central location means it’s an easy walk of Bath city centre.
Another highlight of Victoria Park is the botanical gardens which are also free to explore.
Victoria Park is perfect for combining playtime with a picnic or a walk, making it one of the top family-friendly parks in Somerset.
Great for: all ages, visiting Bath with kids.
Other things to do in Bath: Visit the Roman Baths and The Royal Crescent. See our post: Things To Do In Bath With Kids.
Sydney Gardens Play Area, Bath
Sydney Place, Bath, BA2 6NF
With its smaller playground and scenic canal-side paths, Sydney Gardens offers a more peaceful setting for outdoor play. It is especially well suited to families with younger children, those using prams, or anyone looking for a quieter play space in Somerset.
Sydney Gardens sits next to the Holburne Museum which is a great rainy day option when you’re in Bath with kids.
Great for: toddlers, gentle walks.
Bites to eat: Holburne Museum has a cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, or try Sally Lunn’s famous Bath Bun.
Best Play Parks in The Mendips
Wells Recreation Ground
Wells, BA5
One of the most popular playgrounds in Wells is the Recreation Ground near the Bishop’s Palace. It’s a spacious, free play area to visit with kids in The Mendips.
Wells Recreation Ground is ideally located close to the city centre, making it an ideal stop during a walk through this charming historic city.
The park features an excellent children’s play area with equipment designed for both pre-schoolers and older children, including swings, a roundabout and a seesaw. There is also a large wooden fort where children can climb, explore and let their imaginations run wild.
The play space is generously sized and fully enclosed, with just one entrance and exit, which helps it feel secure and easy to supervise.
You’ll also find wooden picnic tables and benches, plus gym equipment and a park ideal for ball games, making it an excellent day out with kids in Wells.
Great for: mixed ages, town visits
Other things to do in Wells: Combine with Wells Cathedral or the Bishop’s Palace. To find out more, read: Things to do in Wells with Kids.
Best Play Parks in South Somerset
Ninesprings Play Area, Yeovil Country Park
Brunswick Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1QZ
Yeovil Country Park is a Green Flag award-winning outdoor space just a short walk from Yeovil town centre, offering woodland walks, streams, picnic spots and plenty of room for family adventures.
The Ninesprings section of the park is its most accessible and popular area, with gentle footpaths through semi-ancient woodland and wildflower meadows beside waterfalls and waterways.
Within Ninesprings you’ll find a children’s play area and natural play features that make it a great place for kids to explore and burn off energy during a day out in South Somerset. The play area and nearby woodland trails are perfect for families who want a mix of structured play and open-air nature time.
There’s also a family-friendly café on site — Ninesprings Café — offering hot and cold drinks, snacks and seating inside or out, along with toilets and baby-changing facilities, making it easy to make a morning or afternoon of your visit. Parking is available nearby in local car parks, including Goldenstones (pay and display) and free short-stay options.
Note: The play area at Yeovil Country Park has been refurbished or upgraded in recent seasons with a nature-inspired design to offer greater accessibility and inclusive play opportunities for children of different ages and abilities. Ninesprings is a great option for a free day out in South Somerset.
Great for: all ages.
Things to do nearby: Fleet Air Arm Museum
Somerton Recreation Park
Gassons Lane, Somerton, TA11 6HW
Located close to Somerton town centre, Somerton Recreation Ground offers a good mix of play equipment alongside open green space. It’s easy to pair with cafés, shops and a wander around town, making it a great free play park in South Somerset.
There’s also an outdoor gym and an onsite activity trail.
Great for: mixed ages, town days out
Things to do nearby: Discover National Trust Lytes Cary. For more National Trust places nearby, read our Guide To The Best National Trust Properties in Somerset to Visit with Kids.
Best Play Parks in Taunton & Deane
Vivary Park Playground, Taunton
Upper High Street, Taunton, TA1 3SX
Vivary Park is one of the most popular family parks in Somerset, with a large playground, beautiful gardens and picnic areas. This large Taunton playground is ideal for children of all ages and works brilliantly as part of a longer day out in Taunton with kids.
Great for: all ages, picnics
Hidden Gem Play Parks in Somerset
Packhorse Playground, Dunster
Park Street, Dunster, TA24 6SR
Tucked away behind Dunster village, Packhorse Playground is a true hidden gem play park in Somerset. Small, enclosed and ideal for younger children, it’s perfect to combine with a visit to Dunster Castle or the medieval village.
Great for: toddlers and younger children.
Things to do nearby: Paddle in the river nearby in the summer (when the water is low). For more ideas, read our guide to The Best Things To See and Do in Dunster With Kids.
Best Toddler-Friendly Play Parks in Somerset
Charlton Adam Playground, Somerton
Salthouse Fields, Clevedon
Sydney Gardens, Bath
Packhorse Playground, Dunster
These parks offer calmer layouts and age-appropriate equipment, making them ideal for younger children.
Accessible & SEND-Friendly Play Parks
For wide paths, open layouts and easier navigation, try:
Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park
Castle Batch Playground
Wells Recreation Ground
Royal Victoria Park
Play Parks with Nearby Cafés & Facilities
Portishead Lake Grounds
Apex Park
Royal Victoria Park
Vivary Park
Somerset parks and playgrounds
Somerset is packed with fantastic free play parks, from large destination playgrounds to quiet village gems. Whether you’re planning a full day out or just need somewhere for the kids to burn off energy, these are some of the best play parks in Somerset for families. We hope you find this guide useful.
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