Glen Gardens
🏟 Playground & park · Heworth, York
Glen Gardens
A traditional, Green Flag neighbourhood park on Heworth's main street with a 12-unit play area for toddlers to teens and a basketball court.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Play area open 24 hours; the gardens open in the morning and close at dusk · Free · No booking needed
About Glen Gardens
Glen Gardens is a traditional neighbourhood park on Heworth's main street, about a mile east of York city centre. It has been awarded a Green Flag every year since 2005, reflecting its well-kept gardens and strong community care, and much of the day-to-day work is carried out by local volunteers. The park's play area is a particular draw for families, featuring 12 play units suitable for children from toddler age up to 13 years, including swings and climbing equipment, along with a seat, a small picnic bench and a bin. A basketball court sits in the adjacent park, and public toilets are available there too. The play area has two entrances, one of which comes off the public footpath and is wheelchair-friendly, though the play area itself is locked overnight. The nearest council car park is East Parade, roughly a two-minute walk away, and buses serve Glen Road frequently, with the Foss Islands cycle route nearby. Cycling and barbecues are not permitted on the grounds. Entry is free, making Glen Gardens a convenient and reliable local spot for family play in east York.
⭐ What makes this place special
- basketball court
- picnic bench
- seating
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Nearest council car park is East Parade, about 2 minutes' walk; some street parking has resident priority restrictions
- Toilets on site
- Accessibility: Two entrances, one from the public footpath which is wheelchair-friendly
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Toddler to 13 years
- 12 play units
- swings
- climbing equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Tang Hall Community Centre Play Area · approx 0.4 miles · Tang Hall
- Clarence Gardens · approx 0.6 miles · Clifton
- Hull Road Park · approx 0.7 miles · Tang Hall
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Glen Gardens free to use?
Yes. Glen Gardens and its play area are free to use, with the play area open around the clock and the gardens open from morning until dusk.
What is in the Glen Gardens play area?
The play area has 12 play units including swings and climbing equipment, suitable for children from toddler age up to 13 years.
Are there toilets or a cafe at Glen Gardens?
There are toilets in the adjacent park. No cafe is listed for the site.
Where is Glen Gardens?
It is on Glen Road in Heworth, York, postcode YO31 0XH, about a mile east of the city centre.
Is Glen Gardens good for toddlers?
Yes. The play area caters for children from toddler age up to 13, so there is equipment suited to the youngest visitors.