Rushey Fields Recreation Ground
🏟 Playground & park · Rushey Mead, Leicester
Rushey Fields Recreation Ground
A 3-hectare recreation ground in Leicester's Rushey Mead area with a children's play area, football pitches and a basketball court, run by Leicester City Council.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open public recreation ground, accessible year-round. · Free · No booking needed
About Rushey Fields Recreation Ground
Rushey Fields Recreation Ground is a roughly 3-hectare council-run open space on Harrison Road in the Rushey Mead area of north Leicester. Managed by Leicester City Council, it is a popular local spot for picnics, dog walking and sport, with a children's play area, a basketball court and grass football pitches used for full-sized, junior and mini-soccer games. The site is laid out as green fields crossed by pedestrian footpaths; some of those paths are unsurfaced and can get muddy in wetter months. There is a small car park off Harrison Road, and the recreation ground can also be reached from the nearby Melton Road, which is well served by buses. Dogs are welcome. The children's play area is among the sites included in Leicester City Council's recent citywide playground refurbishment programme, with improvement work expected to complete by spring 2027. The recreation ground is free to visit with no entry charge and is open to the public throughout the year.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Football pitches (full-size, junior and mini soccer)
- Basketball court
- Footpaths
- Open grass space
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Small car park off Harrison Road
- Dogs: Dogs welcome
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Cossington Street Recreation Ground · approx 0.4 miles · Belgrave / Latimer
- Belgrave Gardens · approx 0.5 miles · Belgrave
- Abbey Park · approx 1.0 miles · Abbey
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Rushey Fields Recreation Ground free?
Yes. It is a free, public recreation ground managed by Leicester City Council with no entry charge.
What's in the playground?
There is a children's play area, which is part of the council's recent refurbishment programme. There is also a basketball court and football pitches.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
We don't have verified information about toilets or a cafe on site.
Where is it?
It is on Harrison Road in the Rushey Mead area of Leicester, postcode LE4 7AB, and can also be reached from Melton Road.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is a small car park off Harrison Road. Dogs are also welcome.