Melbourne Park
🏟 Playground & park · Melbourne, Chelmsford
Melbourne Park
A 21-hectare sports park in north Chelmsford with revamped children's play areas split for infants and juniors, plus ancient woodland and a free 24-hour car park.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 The park is open at all times, and the car park is open 24 hours a day. · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Melbourne Avenue, Chelmsford, CM1 2EH
Plus Code: 9F32QF22+GQ
About Melbourne Park
Melbourne Park is a large sports and recreation park of around 21 hectares in the Melbourne area of north Chelmsford, run free of charge by Chelmsford City Council. It is home to the Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre and Chelmsford City Football Club, and offers an unusually wide range of outdoor sport, from a floodlit 3G pitch and grass football pitches to tennis, netball and basketball courts, a baseball diamond and an athletics throwing area. For families, the children's play area has been revamped and reopened, divided into an infant section for ages 2 to 6 where younger children can build confidence, and a junior section for ages 7 to 12 with more challenging equipment. Beyond the pitches, College Wood is a 4.5-hectare remnant of ancient woodland offering shaded walks within the park. A large car park with 238 spaces, including 8 disabled bays, is open 24 hours a day, making access easy at any time. With its mix of serious sports facilities, modern inclusive play areas and woodland, Melbourne Park is a dependable free destination for active families in the north of the city.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre
- floodlit 3G pitch
- football pitches
- tennis courts
- netball and basketball courts
- baseball diamond
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Yes – a large car park with 238 standard spaces and 8 disabled spaces, open 24 hours.
- Accessibility: Good walking and cycle access, with disabled parking available.
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Infant area for ages 2-6 and junior area for ages 7-12
- children's play area for infants aged 2-6
- children's play area for juniors aged 7-12
📍 Nearby places to play
- Admirals Park · approx 0.8 miles · Waterhouse Farm
- Springfield Hall Park · approx 1.2 miles · Springfield
- Central Park · approx 1.5 miles · City Centre
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Melbourne Park free to visit?
Yes. Melbourne Park is a public park run by Chelmsford City Council and entry is completely free.
Is there a children's play area at Melbourne Park?
Yes. The revamped play area is divided into an infant section for ages 2-6 and a junior section for ages 7-12.
What are the opening times for Melbourne Park?
The park is open at all times, and the car park is open 24 hours a day.
Is there parking at Melbourne Park?
Yes. There is a large car park with 238 standard spaces and 8 disabled spaces, open 24 hours a day.
What sports facilities are at Melbourne Park?
The park has a floodlit 3G pitch, football pitches, tennis, netball and basketball courts, a baseball diamond, an athletics throwing area and the Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre.