Hodgkin Park
🏟 Playground & park · Benwell, Newcastle
Hodgkin Park
A hillside park in Benwell with a refurbished children's play area, water features and multi-use games area.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily; hours not published · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Hodgkin Park, South Benwell Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6RQ
Plus Code: 9C6WX8CJ+9P
About Hodgkin Park
Hodgkin Park, also known as Benwell Dene, was donated to the people of Newcastle in 1899 by the banker Thomas Hodgkin. Owned by Newcastle City Council and managed by Urban Green Newcastle, it is a well-loved green space in the city's west end. The southern part of the park was refurbished in 2013 to provide a new children's play area, a multi-use games area and water features, and both the play area and water features are popular with families. Children can also play basketball, football and cricket here. The park is dotted with public art, including three sculptures - Paradise Gate, Metrolands Arbour and Nine Lives - and the community organisation Room In The Park runs regular family activities and events throughout the year. The terrain is quite steep, and the most accessible part of the park is at the entrance off South Benwell Road, where the nearest car park is also located. There are no toilets within the park, so it is worth planning ahead for longer visits. Entry is free, making it a valuable play resource for families in Benwell.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Multi-use games area
- Basketball
- Football
- Cricket
- Three sculptures (Paradise Gate, Metrolands Arbour, Nine Lives)
- Room In The Park family activities
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Nearest car park is on South Benwell Road
- Toilets on site
- Accessibility: The terrain is quite steep; the most accessible part of the park is at the entrance off South Benwell Road
🧒 Ages & play
- Hodgkin Park children's play area (refurbished 2013)
- Water features
📍 Nearby places to play
- Elswick Park · approx 1.2 miles · Elswick
- Nuns Moor Park · approx 1.4 miles · Arthur's Hill
- Leazes Park · approx 1.8 miles · City Centre
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Hodgkin Park free to visit?
Yes. Hodgkin Park is a free, public park owned by Newcastle City Council and managed by Urban Green Newcastle.
What is in the playground?
The park has a children's play area refurbished in 2013, along with water features and a multi-use games area for basketball, football and cricket.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
There are no toilets within the park, and no cafe is listed on the council's page.
Where is Hodgkin Park?
It is in Benwell, in the west end of Newcastle upon Tyne, off South Benwell Road, postcode NE15 6RQ.
Is there parking?
The nearest car park is on South Benwell Road, by the most accessible entrance to the park.