Histon Road Recreation Ground
🏟 Playground & park · Arbury, Cambridge
Histon Road Recreation Ground
A neighbourhood recreation ground off Histon Road in north Cambridge with play equipment for children of all ages, football goals and table tennis.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open all day, every day · Free · No booking needed
About Histon Road Recreation Ground
Histon Road Recreation Ground is a local green space on Histon Road in north Cambridge, in the Arbury area, managed by Cambridge City Council. It is a practical, everyday recreation ground for families and neighbours living in the surrounding streets. The play area has equipment suitable for children of all ages, giving younger and older children space to climb, swing and play. For more active visitors there are football goals set out on the grass for informal kickabouts, along with a table tennis table. The wide open grass gives plenty of room for ball games, picnics and running around, and the ground serves as a valued patch of green close to the busy Histon Road corridor. Its position in north Cambridge makes it convenient for the residential neighbourhoods nearby and within easy reach of the city centre. Histon Road Recreation Ground is open and free to access throughout the year, providing a reliable local spot for children's play and informal recreation for the surrounding community.
⭐ What makes this place special
- football goals
- open grass space
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: all ages
- play equipment for children of all ages
- table tennis
📍 Nearby places to play
- Alexandra Gardens · approx 0.5 miles · Arbury
- Jesus Green · approx 0.8 miles · City Centre
- Arbury Court · approx 1.0 miles · Arbury
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Histon Road Recreation Ground free to visit?
Yes. It is a free, open public recreation ground managed by Cambridge City Council.
Is there a playground at Histon Road Recreation Ground?
Yes. There is play equipment suitable for children of all ages.
What other facilities are there?
There are football goals for informal games and a table tennis table, plus open grass space.
Where is Histon Road Recreation Ground?
It is in north Cambridge on Histon Road (postcode CB4 3QE), in the Arbury area.
Is it suitable for younger children?
Yes. The play area has equipment for children of all ages, making it suitable for younger and older children alike.