Marksbury Road Playground
🏟 Playground & park · Windmill Hill, Bristol
Marksbury Road Playground
Fenced, dog-free playground in Windmill Hill for ages two and up, with climbing units and nets, cableways, swings and animal springers, by the Malago Greenway.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open at all times; no charge for admission · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Marksbury Road and Bedminster Road, Bedminster, BS3 5LD
Plus Code: 9C3VCCM2+5Q
About Marksbury Road Playground
Marksbury Road Playground is a fenced, dog-free play area where Marksbury Road meets Bedminster Road in the Windmill Hill area of south Bristol, managed by Bristol City Council. It is aimed at children aged two years and upwards and offers a lively mix of equipment, including a donkey and camel springy, challenging climbing units and nets, various swings and cableways, giving more adventurous children plenty to tackle. The playground is fenced off to keep it dog free, which parents of younger children tend to appreciate. It is surrounded by green space, and there is a multi-use games area nearby for older children and ball games. Access is from both Marksbury Road and Bedminster Road, and the park can also be reached on foot by following the Malago Greenway Cycle Route, making it a handy stop for families walking or cycling the greenway. As a neighbourhood playground the council does not list toilets, parking or a cafe, so it suits a local visit rather than a longer outing, but the combination of challenging climbing play and a multi-use games area gives it appeal across a range of ages. It is open at all times with no charge for admission.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Green space around the park
- Multi-use games area
- On the Malago Greenway Cycle Route
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: Access is from Marksbury Road and Bedminster Road, with pedestrian access via the Malago Greenway Cycle Route
- Dogs: The playground is fenced off to make it dog free
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Suitable for children aged two years and upwards
- Donkey and camel springy
- Challenging climbing units and nets
- Various swings
- Cableways
📍 Nearby places to play
- Dame Emily Park · approx 0.4 miles · Bedminster
- Victoria Park · approx 0.6 miles · Bedminster
- Perrett's Park · approx 0.8 miles · Knowle / Windmill Hill
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Marksbury Road Playground free?
Yes. It is a free public playground in Windmill Hill managed by Bristol City Council.
What ages is it suitable for?
The council states the site is suitable for children aged two years and upwards.
Is it dog free?
Yes. The playground is fenced off to make it dog free.
What equipment is there?
There are animal springers, challenging climbing units and nets, various swings and cableways.
How can I reach it on foot?
You can get pedestrian access by following the Malago Greenway Cycle Route, as well as from Marksbury Road and Bedminster Road.