Sunnydale Park
🏟 Playground & park · Sinfin, Derby
Sunnydale Park
A free Green Flag local nature reserve in Sinfin with a children's playground among woodlands, grasslands and ponds.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open space accessible daily during daylight hours; opening hours not stated by the council for this park. · Free · No booking needed
About Sunnydale Park
Sunnydale Park is a free, public green space in the Sinfin area of south Derby, managed by Derby City Council and designated as a Local Nature Reserve. Covering around 13.2 hectares, it has been awarded Green Flag status for its quality and management. The park combines a children's playground with a mosaic of natural habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, ponds and a balancing pond, so it suits families who want to mix play with a nature walk and wildlife spotting. Facilities are deliberately low-key in keeping with its nature reserve status: there is a playground, but no cafe is listed and toilet provision is not confirmed by the council for this site. Parking is limited to on-street spaces on Uplands Avenue, so it is best suited to local visitors or those happy to walk in. The council does not publish detailed opening hours, but as an open nature reserve it is accessible during daylight hours. Contact Derby City Council on [email protected] for specific queries about facilities.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Woodlands and grasslands
- Ponds and balancing pond
- Local Nature Reserve
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Limited on-street parking on Uplands Avenue.
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playground
📍 Nearby places to play
- Normanton Park · approx 0.7 miles · Normanton
- King George V Park · approx 0.7 miles · Littleover
- Sinfin Moor Park · approx 1.3 miles · Sinfin
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Sunnydale Park free to visit?
Yes. Sunnydale Park is a free, public local nature reserve managed by Derby City Council.
What's in the playground?
There is a children's playground set among the reserve's woodlands and grasslands; detailed equipment is not listed by the council.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
No cafe is listed and toilet provision is not confirmed by the council for this site, in keeping with its nature reserve character.
Where is Sunnydale Park?
It is off Uplands Avenue in Sinfin, Derby, postcode DE23 1WD.
Is there parking for families?
Parking is limited to on-street spaces on Uplands Avenue, so the park is best suited to local visitors.