Marlpit Lane Open Space
🏟 Playground & park · Marlpit / West Earlham, Norwich
Marlpit Lane Open Space
A free neighbourhood open space in the Marlpit area of west Norwich with a children's play area for toddlers upward and a skate park.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open at all times · Free · No booking needed
About Marlpit Lane Open Space
Marlpit Lane Open Space is a free, council-run green space in the Marlpit and West Earlham area of west Norwich, on Marlpit Lane. Norwich City Council lists it among the city's play areas, providing for toddlers, children and young adults, so it serves a broad range of ages within the neighbourhood. Alongside the children's play area the site has a skate park, giving older children, teenagers and wheeled-sports fans their own space to use. The open space is open at all times, but there is no dedicated car park and no public toilets, reflecting its role as a local, walk-to amenity for surrounding streets rather than a destination park. Its position in a residential part of the city, close to the Marlpit estate and within reach of the University of East Anglia and Earlham areas, makes it a practical spot for families nearby to let off steam without travelling far. Because it is free and open, Marlpit Lane Open Space offers an easy, no-cost outing for local children, combining traditional play equipment with a skate facility in one neighbourhood setting.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Skate park
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: No
- Toilets on site
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Toddlers, children, young adults
- Children's play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Sloughbottom Park · approx 1.1 miles · Mile Cross
- Eaton Park · approx 1.7 miles · Eaton
- Heigham Park · approx 1.7 miles · The Avenues
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Does Marlpit Lane Open Space have a play area?
Yes. Norwich City Council lists it among its play areas, catering for toddlers, children and young adults.
Is it free to use?
Yes. It is a public, council-managed open space that is free to enter and open at all times.
Is there parking?
No. Norwich City Council's listing states that parking is not available, so it is best reached on foot.
Are there toilets?
No. The council's listing states that toilets are not available.
Is there anything for older children?
Yes. As well as the play area, the open space has a skate park suitable for older children and teenagers.