Maskelyne Avenue Play Area
🏟 Playground & park · Horfield, Bristol
Maskelyne Avenue Play Area
Small fenced, dog-free play area in Horfield with a large climber, toddler swings, balance beams, springers and carousels, off Bishopthorpe Road.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open at all times; no charge for admission · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Manor Farm, Bishopthorpe Road, Horfield, BS10 5BY
Plus Code: 9C3VFCV4+23
About Maskelyne Avenue Play Area
Maskelyne Avenue Play Area is a small, fenced play area in the Manor Farm area of Horfield, north Bristol, managed by Bristol City Council. Despite its compact size, it packs in a good range of equipment, including a large climber, toddler-sized swings, balance beams, springy equipment and carousels, so both younger children and those wanting a bigger climb are catered for. A picnic bench gives parents and carers somewhere to sit while children play. The whole play area is fenced off to make it dog free, which is reassuring for families with toddlers. Access is a little tucked away, reached by walking down a lane from Bishopthorpe Road, and the play area sits close to Horfield Church of England Primary School. This makes it very much a local neighbourhood facility rather than a destination park, and the council does not list toilets, parking or a cafe here. Its enclosed, dog-free design and the mix of toddler swings alongside a larger climber and carousels make it a useful and safe spot for a quick play close to home for families in the Horfield area. It is open at all times with no charge for admission.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Picnic bench
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: To access this site you have to walk down a lane from Bishopthorpe Road
- Dogs: Fenced off to make it dog free
🧒 Ages & play
- Large climber
- Toddler-sized swings
- Balance beams
- Springy equipment
- Carousels
📍 Nearby places to play
- Horfield Common · approx 0.5 miles · Horfield
- Doncaster Road Play Area · approx 0.8 miles · Southmead
- Canford Park · approx 1.2 miles · Westbury-on-Trym
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Maskelyne Avenue Play Area free?
Yes. It is a free public play area in Horfield managed by Bristol City Council.
Is it dog free?
Yes. The play area is fenced off to make it dog free.
What equipment is there?
There is a large climber, toddler-sized swings, balance beams, springy equipment and carousels, plus a picnic bench.
How do I get there?
To access the site you walk down a lane from Bishopthorpe Road; it is near Horfield Church of England Primary School.
Is it good for toddlers?
Yes. It includes toddler-sized swings and is fully fenced, making it suitable for young children.