Coleridge Recreation Ground
🏟 Playground & park · Coleridge, Cambridge
Coleridge Recreation Ground
A busy neighbourhood recreation ground in south Cambridge with a children's playground, a splashpad and paddling pool, tennis, football and an outdoor gym.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open all day, every day · Free · No booking needed
About Coleridge Recreation Ground
Coleridge Recreation Ground is a well-used neighbourhood park on Coleridge Road in south Cambridge, managed by Cambridge City Council. It is a popular spot for local families, combining a children's playground with a great range of free active facilities. In warm weather the paddling pool and splashpad are a big draw for younger children, offering safe water play close to home. There is a football field, a tennis court set in the corner of the ground, table tennis and a multi-use games area, along with outdoor gym equipment for older children and adults who want to keep fit. The open grass areas give plenty of room for ball games, picnics and informal play. As a recreation ground it serves the surrounding Coleridge neighbourhood and is within easy reach of Cherry Hinton Road and Mill Road. Coleridge Recreation Ground is open and free to access throughout the year, making it a convenient everyday green space for play, sport and relaxation in this part of the city.
⭐ What makes this place special
- paddling pool
- splashpad
- football field
- tennis court
- outdoor gym equipment
- multi-use games area
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- children's playground
- table tennis
📍 Nearby places to play
- Nightingale Recreation Ground · approx 0.8 miles · Cherry Hinton
- Cherry Hinton Hall park · approx 0.9 miles · Cherry Hinton
- Petersfield · approx 1.0 miles · Petersfield
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Coleridge Recreation Ground free to visit?
Yes. It is a free public recreation ground managed by Cambridge City Council, including the playground and splashpad.
Is there a splashpad at Coleridge Recreation Ground?
Yes. There is a splashpad and a paddling pool for water play in warm weather, alongside the children's playground.
What sports facilities are there?
There is a football field, a tennis court, table tennis, a multi-use games area and free outdoor gym equipment.
Where is Coleridge Recreation Ground?
It is in the Coleridge area of south Cambridge, on Coleridge Road (postcode CB1 3PR).
Is there a playground for children?
Yes. There is a children's playground, plus a splashpad and paddling pool popular with younger children in summer.