Blockhouse Park
🏟 Playground & park · Stoke, Plymouth
Blockhouse Park
A hilltop Stoke park on the highest point in Plymouth, with a small dog-fenced playground, a mini football pitch and panoramic views.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily · Free · No booking needed
About Blockhouse Park
Blockhouse Park, formerly Mount Pleasant Park, is in the Stoke area of Plymouth and occupies the highest point in the city at around 70 metres, giving it panoramic views across Plymouth. It is a steep, hillside park with steps in several places and seating placed throughout so visitors can pause to take in the scenery. For families there is a small playground with a few different pieces of equipment, including swings, a slide and climbing play units, laid out on a safety surface and enclosed by dog-proof fencing to keep the play area clean and safe for children. Next to the play area is a mini football pitch for informal kickabouts. The park also has a community centre and a network of paths that make the most of the stunning views, giving it a strong local, community feel. Because of its steep terrain, it is less suited to wheelchairs and prams than some of the city's flatter parks, but it rewards visitors with its outlook. Blockhouse Park is accessible by public transport, with bus stops along Devonport Road to the south, and parking is available on adjacent roads as there is no official car park. It is free to use and is managed by Plymouth City Council.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Mini football pitch
- Dog-proof fencing around the playground
- Community centre
- Panoramic viewpoint (highest point in Plymouth)
- Paths with views
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: No official car park – parking available on adjacent roads
- Play surface: Safety surface in the playground
- Accessibility: Steep hillside site with steps in several places; seating throughout the park
🧒 Ages & play
- Swings
- Slide
- Climbing equipment
- Play units
📍 Nearby places to play
- Devonport Park · approx 0.6 miles · Devonport
- Victoria Park · approx 1.0 miles · Stonehouse / Millbridge
- Central Park · approx 1.1 miles · Pennycomequick / Peverell
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Blockhouse Park free?
Yes. Blockhouse Park is managed by Plymouth City Council and is free to use.
What is in the playground?
There is a small playground with swings, a slide and climbing play units on a safety surface, enclosed by dog-proof fencing, with a mini football pitch alongside.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
We do not have confirmed details of on-site toilets or a cafe. There is a community centre in the park; check the Plymouth City Council park page for current facilities.
Where is Blockhouse Park?
It is in the Stoke area of Plymouth, off Devonport Road, on the highest point in the city with panoramic views.
Is there parking?
There is no official car park. Parking is available on adjacent roads, and bus stops run along Devonport Road to the south of the park.