Perrett's Park
🏟 Playground & park · Knowle / Windmill Hill, Bristol
Perrett's Park
Hillside Knowle park with a fenced, dog-free playground - swings, a bank slide and climbing frames - and sweeping city views.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open at all times. · Free · No booking needed
About Perrett's Park
Perrett's Park is a hillside park on the boundary of the Knowle and Windmill Hill wards of south Bristol, managed by Bristol City Council. The council bought the land from Lady Smyth of Ashton Court for 1,000 pounds in 1923, and the park opened in the mid-1920s, taking the name Perrett's Park by 1927. Covering around 16 acres of mostly open grassland on a steeply sloping site, it forms a natural amphitheatre or bowl, with a long terrace at the top and sweeping views across the city towards Ashton Court. In 2013 it was marked as one of Bristol's most picturesque parks with a viewpoint plaque funded by the local community group. Its fenced, dog-free children's play area, refurbished in 2015, is suitable for children aged 2 and upwards and includes swings, a bank slide and climbing frames for various ages. Beyond the playground there are paved walkways and benches from which to enjoy the view. There is no admission charge and the park is open at all times.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Paved walkway
- Benches
- Open grassland with views towards Ashton Court
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: Steeply sloping site forming a natural amphitheatre.
- Dogs: Fenced dog-free playground; dogs allowed in wider park.
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: 2 years and upwards
- Swings
- Bank slide
- Climbing frames for various ages
📍 Nearby places to play
- Victoria Park · approx 0.4 miles · Bedminster
- Redcatch Park · approx 0.4 miles · Knowle
- Dame Emily Park · approx 0.8 miles · Bedminster
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Perrett's Park free?
Yes. The park is free to use and open at all times.
What's in the playground?
The fenced, dog-free play area, refurbished in 2015, has swings, a bank slide and climbing frames for various ages, suitable for children aged 2 and up.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
The council page does not list on-site toilets or a cafe, so plan accordingly.
Where is Perrett's Park?
Perrett's Park is off Sylvia Avenue and Ravenhill Road in Knowle/Windmill Hill, Bristol, BS3 5BS, managed by Bristol City Council.
Is it suitable for toddlers?
Yes. The council states the play area is suitable for children aged 2 years and upwards.