Acton Park
🏟 Playground & park · Acton, Wrexham
Acton Park
A 64-acre Green Flag park half a mile from Wrexham centre, with a fenced modern playground, a historic lake and woodland walks.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open access public park; no published gate times. · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Herbert Jennings Avenue, Acton, Wrexham, LL12 7YG
Plus Code: 9C5V326C+J9
About Acton Park
Acton Park is a 24-hectare (64-acre) park about half a mile north of Wrexham city centre, run by Wrexham County Borough Council and a Green Flag Award winner every year since 2016. Formed from the grounds of the former Acton Hall Estate, demolished in the 1950s, it combines woodland, open parkland and formally planted areas with a network of mixed-surface paths. Families head for the modern children's play area for toddlers and juniors, which is fenced to keep dogs out and has safer surfacing beneath the equipment, giving younger children a secure place to play. The park's historic lake is a focal point and supports fishing for members and day-ticket holders, while two free tarmac tennis courts (bookable year-round) and a bowling green add to the sport on offer. Managed wildflower areas and a wetland habitat encourage wildlife across the grounds. Entry to the park and playground is free. There is limited parking in three areas off Herbert Jennings Avenue, Tapley Avenue, and behind the Cunliffe pub on Jeffreys Road. The nearest postcode is LL12 7YG.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Historic lake with fishing
- Two free tarmac tennis courts
- Bowling green
- Woodland and open parkland
- Wildflower and wetland habitats
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Three limited parking areas off Herbert Jennings Avenue, Tapley Avenue, and behind the Cunliffe pub on Jeffreys Road.
- Play surface: Safer surfacing beneath the play equipment.
- Accessibility: Network of mixed-surface paths through open parkland.
- Dogs: Dogs welcome but must be kept under control; owners must clear up after them. The play area is fenced to keep dogs out.
🧒 Ages & play
- Modern toddler and junior play area
- Fenced enclosure with safer surfacing
📍 Nearby places to play
- Bellevue Park · approx 1.5 miles · Offa / Bellevue
- Nant Mill Country Park · approx 4.3 miles · Coedpoeth
- Ponciau Banks Park · approx 5.1 miles · Ponciau / Rhosllanerchrugog
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Acton Park free?
Yes. Acton Park is a free public park run by Wrexham County Borough Council. Fishing on the lake is charged separately, but entry and the playground are free.
What's in the playground?
There is a modern play area for toddlers and juniors that is fenced to keep dogs out and has safer surfacing beneath the equipment.
Are there toilets or a cafe?
No toilets or cafe are currently listed for Acton Park; a lakeside tea room existed historically but is not in use. Plan ahead for refreshments.
Where is Acton Park?
Acton Park is off Herbert Jennings Avenue in the Acton area, about half a mile north of Wrexham city centre, nearest postcode LL12 7YG.
Is there parking?
There are three limited parking areas off Herbert Jennings Avenue, Tapley Avenue, and behind the Cunliffe pub on Jeffreys Road.