Barnard Park and Crow Lane Play Area
🏟 Playground & park · Henbury, Bristol
Barnard Park and Crow Lane Play Area
Henbury play area beside Barnard Park with climbing walls, basket swings, junior multiplay and overhead carousels, next to a popular skate park.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open at all times; no charge for admission · Free · No booking needed
About Barnard Park and Crow Lane Play Area
Barnard Park and the Crow Lane play area form a well-used green space in Henbury, north Bristol, managed by Bristol City Council. The playground brings together equipment aimed at both younger and older children, including climbing walls, basket swings, junior multiplay units, rockers and overhead carousels, giving families a good spread of things to try across a range of ages. The play area is reached from Crow Lane and through the neighbouring Barnard Park green space, so children can combine time on the equipment with open grassy space to run around. One of the site's main draws is the popular skate park located right next to the playground, making it a natural gathering point for local children, teenagers and scooter and skateboard riders. Set within the Henbury and Brentry area, the park functions as a neighbourhood hub rather than a destination park, with the emphasis firmly on active, free outdoor play. Facilities such as toilets, parking and a cafe are not listed by the council for this site, so families should plan accordingly, but the combination of a varied playground and an adjacent skate park gives the space broad appeal for different ages.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Popular skate park adjacent to the playground
- Barnard Park green space
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: Access is from Crow Lane and through Barnard Park green space
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Equipment for both younger and older children
- Climbing walls
- Basket swings
- Junior multiplay
- Rockers
- Overhead carousels
📍 Nearby places to play
- Blaise Castle Estate · approx 0.7 miles · Henbury
- Doncaster Road Play Area · approx 0.9 miles · Southmead
- Canford Park · approx 1.4 miles · Westbury-on-Trym
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is the Crow Lane play area free?
Yes. It is a free public play area in Henbury managed by Bristol City Council.
Is there a skate park?
Yes. A popular skate park is located adjacent to the playground.
What play equipment is there?
The play area has climbing walls, basket swings, junior multiplay, rockers and overhead carousels.
How do I get to the play area?
Access is from Crow Lane and through the neighbouring Barnard Park green space.
Is it suitable for different ages?
Yes. The council notes equipment for both smaller and older children.