Mount Wise Park
🏟 Playground & park · Devonport, Plymouth
Mount Wise Park
A clifftop Devonport park with a children's playground, free open-air sea-water pools and sweeping views over Plymouth Sound.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily · Free · No booking needed
About Mount Wise Park
Mount Wise Park sits on high ground in Devonport with spectacular views over the Royal William Yard, Plymouth Sound and across the Hamoaze towards Mount Edgcumbe. It is best known for its three open-air sea-water pools - a main swimming pool and two fun pools with fountains, stepping stones, a whirlpool and a shallow paddling area for younger children - which are free to use in season. Alongside the pools the park has a children's playground, a coffee shop, outdoor gym equipment and ping pong tables, and its large flat areas make it a popular place for children learning to ride bikes or scooters. The clifftop setting also takes in a memorial to Scott of the Antarctic and the historic Mount Wise Redoubt, giving the park plenty of heritage interest. It is a popular spot for families, dog walkers and anglers alike. The park is owned by Plymouth City Council and is free to enter, with the pools managed on the council's behalf; opening arrangements for the pools are seasonal, so it is worth checking current times before a summer visit.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Three open-air sea-water swimming pools (free)
- Gym equipment
- Ping pong tables
- Views over Plymouth Sound and the Hamoaze
- Memorial to Scott of the Antarctic
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Largely flat open ground suitable for children learning to ride bikes or scooters
🧒 Ages & play
- Climbing frame
- Swings
- Slide
- Play structures
📍 Nearby places to play
- Devonport Park · approx 0.7 miles · Devonport
- Victoria Park · approx 1.1 miles · Stonehouse / Millbridge
- Blockhouse Park · approx 1.2 miles · Stoke
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Wise Park free?
Yes. The park is owned by Plymouth City Council and is free to enter, and the open-air sea-water pools are also free to use in season.
What is in the playground?
There is a children's playground with a climbing frame, swings, a slide and other play structures, plus outdoor gym equipment and ping pong tables nearby.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
There is a coffee shop on site. We do not have confirmed details of public toilets; check with Plymouth City Council for current facilities.
Where is Mount Wise Park?
It is at Mount Wise in Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4QE, overlooking Plymouth Sound and the Hamoaze.
Is it good for toddlers?
Yes. There is a children's playground and a shallow fun pool for younger children in season, plus large flat areas for learning to ride bikes or scooters.