King George V Playing Field
🏟 Playground & park · Countess Wear / Wonford, Exeter
King George V Playing Field
A major Exeter sports park with two children's play areas, including the natural-themed Wonford Wild and a world-renowned inclusive playground.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily, dawn to dusk · Free · No booking needed
About King George V Playing Field
King George V Playing Field is one of Exeter City Council's largest and most prestigious outdoor sports sites, lying towards the south of the city between Wonford and Countess Wear, with access off Bridge Road. It is free to use and owned by the council. While best known as a hub for football and rugby, with up to six full-sized football pitches, eight mini-soccer pitches, a youth pitch and changing rooms, the site is also an excellent destination for families. It has two children's play areas: one just off Chestnut Avenue and a second, known as Wonford Wild, set within the playing fields further south towards Topsham Road. Wonford Wild is a new, natural-themed play facility, while the main play park is renowned for its accessibility, having once been voted the sixth most accessible and inclusive playground in the world. Around the pitches and play areas there is a fun bike trail, a cycle path running the length of the site, a basketball half-court, two tennis courts next to Bridge Road, public toilets and a collection of veteran oak trees. This mix of top-class sport, inclusive play and open space makes King George V a standout free family park in Exeter.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Two children's play areas
- Two tennis courts
- Basketball half-court
- Fun bike trail
- Cycle path
- Football and rugby pitches
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Toilets on site
- Accessibility: King George V play park was once voted the sixth most accessible and inclusive playground in the world
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area equipment
- Wonford Wild natural-themed play area equipment
- Inclusive and accessible play equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Ludwell Valley Park · approx 0.6 miles · Wonford / Ludwell
- Heavitree Pleasure Ground · approx 1.6 miles · Heavitree
- Bull Meadow · approx 1.8 miles · St Leonard's
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is King George V Playing Field free to visit?
Yes. The site is owned by Exeter City Council and is free to use.
How many play areas are there?
There are two children's play areas: one off Chestnut Avenue and a natural-themed one called Wonford Wild further south towards Topsham Road.
Is the playground accessible?
Yes. The play park was once voted the sixth most accessible and inclusive playground in the world.
What else is on site?
There is a fun bike trail, a cycle path, a basketball half-court, two tennis courts, football and rugby pitches, changing rooms, veteran oak trees and public toilets.
Where is King George V Playing Field?
It is in the south of Exeter between Wonford and Countess Wear, with access off Bridge Road.