Cossington Street Recreation Ground
🏟 Playground & park · Belgrave / Latimer, Leicester
Cossington Street Recreation Ground
A well-used recreation ground in Leicester's Latimer ward with a children's play area and sports pitches, next to Cossington Street Sports Centre, run by Leicester City Council.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open public recreation ground, accessible year-round. · Free · No booking needed
About Cossington Street Recreation Ground
Cossington Street Recreation Ground is a busy council-run open space in the Latimer ward of Leicester, close to the Belgrave area and the city's 'Golden Mile'. Managed by Leicester City Council, it is one of the more heavily used recreation grounds in the city, attracting around 400,000 visitors a year. The recreation ground includes a children's play area together with grass football and rugby pitches, and open space for informal recreation. It sits alongside the Cossington Street Sports Centre, a council leisure facility with a 30-metre swimming pool, gym, sauna and a floodlit outdoor ball court, which adds to the appeal for active families visiting the area. The park also features on local walking routes, including a route linking Cossington Recreation Ground to Rushey Fields Recreation Ground. As a council-run recreation ground it is free to enter and open to the public throughout the year.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Football pitches
- Rugby pitches
- Adjacent Cossington Street Sports Centre (pool, gym)
- Open grass space
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Belgrave Gardens · approx 0.2 miles · Belgrave
- Rushey Fields Recreation Ground · approx 0.4 miles · Rushey Mead
- Abbey Park · approx 0.7 miles · Abbey
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Cossington Street Recreation Ground free?
Yes. It is a free, public recreation ground managed by Leicester City Council.
What's in the playground?
There is a children's play area, alongside grass football and rugby pitches. We don't have verified detail on the specific play equipment.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
We don't have verified information about toilets or a cafe at the recreation ground itself; the adjacent Cossington Street Sports Centre has its own facilities.
Where is it?
It is on Cossington Street in Leicester, postcode LE4 6JD, in the Latimer ward near Belgrave.
Is there anything else nearby for families?
Yes. The Cossington Street Sports Centre next door has a 30m swimming pool, gym, sauna and a floodlit outdoor ball court.