Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground
🏟 Playground & park · Bulwell, Nottingham
Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground
A spacious Bulwell recreation ground with a children's play area, outdoor gym, parkour area and free parking.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily; no booking or payment required for the free facilities · Free · No booking needed
About Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground
Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground is a spacious open space in the north of Nottingham, on Hucknall Road in Bulwell, managed by Nottingham City Council. Sitting next to the Bulwell Forest golf course, it offers an easy local escape with a good spread of free, turn-up-and-play facilities. Families come for the children's play area, which is complemented by an outdoor gym, a parkour or free-running area, a local bowls club and a hard tennis court with a fixed net. No booking or payment is required for these facilities, and there is free car parking for visitors, making it a straightforward option for an informal family visit. The recreation ground also features some sculptures and large open grass areas that suit kickabouts, picnics and general outdoor play. With a mix of play, fitness and sport in one place, and plenty of room for children to run around, Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground is a practical, no-cost choice for families in the Bulwell and wider north Nottingham area.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Outdoor gym
- Parkour / free running area
- Bowls club
- Hard tennis court
- Adjacent Bulwell Forest golf course
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Free car parking for site users
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Southglade Park · approx 0.4 miles · Bestwood
- Edwards Lane · approx 1.0 miles · Daybrook / Sherwood
- Vernon Park · approx 1.1 miles · Old Basford
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground free?
Yes. It is a free recreation ground managed by Nottingham City Council, and no booking or payment is needed for the play area and outdoor facilities.
What's in the playground?
There is a children's play area, plus an outdoor gym, a parkour / free running area, a bowls club and a hard tennis court.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
Toilet and cafe provision is not confirmed in our sources; the adjacent golf course may have its own facilities.
Where is Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground?
It is on Hucknall Road in Bulwell, in the north of Nottingham, next to Bulwell Forest golf course, postcode NG6 9LQ.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is free car parking for site users.