Wish Park
🏟 Playground & park · Aldrington, Hove, Brighton
Wish Park
A flat, accessible west Hove park with a fenced children's playground, outdoor gym and cafe. Free to all.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Always open · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Wish Park (Aldrington Recreation Ground), Saxon Road, Hove, BN3 4LE
Plus Code: 9C2XRRH2+PF
About Wish Park
Wish Park, also known as Aldrington Recreation Ground, is a neighbourhood green space in west Hove, managed by Brighton & Hove City Council and free to visit. It is a flat and accessible area that works well as a practical local choice for play and exercise away from the busier seafront. The main draw for families is the children's playground, which is fenced to keep it separate from dogs and includes standard climbing frames and equipment suited to younger children. Alongside the play area there is an outdoor gym with exercise equipment and a calisthenics unit, offering free outdoor exercise for older children and adults. The park has an on-site cafe and public toilets, making it easy to spend time there with children. Well-maintained lawns and a variety of trees give the space a pleasant, open feel, and because it is smaller and flatter than nearby Hove Park it is particularly manageable for families with toddlers. Parking details are not confirmed, so on-street parking in the surrounding residential roads is the likely option. With its fenced playground, outdoor gym, cafe and toilets on flat ground, Wish Park is a reliable everyday destination for families in the Aldrington area of Hove.
⭐ What makes this place special
- cafe
- outdoor gym
- well-maintained lawns
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Flat and accessible open space.
- Dogs: Playground is fenced to keep it separate from dogs
🧒 Ages & play
- children's playground
- climbing frames
- outdoor gym
- calisthenics unit
📍 Nearby places to play
- Stoneham Park · approx 0.6 miles · Aldrington, Hove
- Knoll Recreation Ground · approx 0.8 miles · Hove
- Easthill Park · approx 1.2 miles · Portslade
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Wish Park free?
Yes. Wish Park (Aldrington Recreation Ground) is a public park managed by Brighton & Hove City Council and is free to enter.
What is in the playground?
There is a fenced children's playground with climbing frames, kept separate from dogs, plus an outdoor gym and calisthenics unit alongside it.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
Yes. The park has an on-site cafe and public toilets.
Where is Wish Park?
Wish Park is on Saxon Road in the Aldrington area of Hove, postcode BN3 4LE.
Is it good for toddlers?
Yes. The park is flat and accessible, and the playground is fenced off from dogs with equipment appreciated for younger children.