Mayflower Park
🏟 Playground & park · Town Quay / Bargate, Southampton
Mayflower Park
Southampton's waterfront park on the River Test, with an enclosed playground, a games area and views of the docks.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open at all times. · Free · No booking needed
About Mayflower Park
Mayflower Park is a large waterfront park in the older part of Southampton, laid out on reclaimed land beside the River Test and managed by Southampton City Council. It is one of the city's most-used parks, popular with residents and visitors for its open views across the water and over the maritime traffic of the docks. Families come for the enclosed children's playground, which is fully fenced for safety and fitted with modern swings, slides, climbing frames and balancing equipment. Alongside the play area there is a multi-use games area (MUGA) for ball games, together with open grassland and a fully accessible waterfront promenade that is ideal for a stroll or for watching cruise ships and ferries come and go. There is a cafe on site and public toilets. Parking is chargeable and is now controlled by an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, with barriers installed at the entrance. The park regularly hosts events, including the Southampton International Boat Show, when access arrangements can change. Entry to the park and the use of the playground are free.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Enclosed play area
- Multi-use games area (MUGA)
- Waterfront promenade with views of the River Test and docks
- Open grassland
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Chargeable car park controlled by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Fully accessible promenade.
🧒 Ages & play
- Swings
- Slides
- Climbing frames
- Balancing equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Houndwell Park · approx 0.8 miles · City Centre / Bargate
- Peartree Green · approx 1.3 miles · Peartree / Woolston
- Weston Shore · approx 1.4 miles · Weston / Woolston
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Mayflower Park free?
Yes. Entry to Mayflower Park and its playground is free. Parking is chargeable and controlled by an ANPR system.
What's in the playground?
The playground is fully enclosed and has modern swings, slides, climbing frames and balancing equipment. There is also a multi-use games area (MUGA) next to it.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
Yes. There is a cafe on site and public toilets within the park.
Where is Mayflower Park?
Mayflower Park is on the waterfront at Town Quay, Southampton, postcode SO14 2AQ, beside the River Test near the city centre.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is a car park, but it is chargeable and controlled by an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system with barriers at the entrance.