Chelmer Park
🏟 Playground & park · Great Baddow, Chelmsford
Chelmer Park
A spacious park off Beehive Lane in Chelmsford with neighbourhood and local children's play areas, an outdoor gym and a large free car park.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 The park is open at all times; the car park is open 7:30am-10:30pm. · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, CM2 8RL
Plus Code: 9F32PF3C+Q8
About Chelmer Park
Chelmer Park is a spacious open-space park off Beehive Lane on the southern side of Chelmsford, run free of charge by Chelmsford City Council. The park is valued locally for its generous grassland and its mix of play and fitness facilities, making it a popular spot for families and for people walking and cycling through. For children there are both neighbourhood and local play areas, giving a range of equipment for different ages, while an outdoor gym gives adults and older children a free way to keep active in the open air. Cycle routes run through and around the park, linking it into the wider green network on this side of the city. One of the park's practical strengths is its large car park, with 140 public spaces plus 56 overflow spaces and 2 disabled bays, which makes it easy to visit by car; a maximum three-hour stay applies and parking restrictions are in force on weekdays between 8am and 6pm, excluding bank holidays. The car park is open from 7:30am to 10:30pm, while the park itself is open at all times. With plenty of room to run around and dedicated play areas, Chelmer Park is a reliable free day out for families in Great Baddow and south Chelmsford.
⭐ What makes this place special
- cycle routes
- open grassland space
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Yes – 140 public spaces plus 56 overflow spaces and 2 disabled bays; maximum 3-hour stay with restrictions Mon-Fri 8am-6pm.
- Accessibility: Disabled parking available.
🧒 Ages & play
- neighbourhood children's play area
- local children's play area
- outdoor gym
📍 Nearby places to play
- Oaklands Park · approx 1.3 miles · Moulsham
- Central Park · approx 1.9 miles · City Centre
- Hylands Park · approx 2.0 miles · Widford
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Chelmer Park free to visit?
Yes. Chelmer Park is a public park run by Chelmsford City Council and entry is completely free.
Is there a children's play area at Chelmer Park?
Yes. Chelmer Park has both a neighbourhood and a local children's play area, plus an outdoor gym.
What are the opening times for Chelmer Park?
The park is open at all times. The car park is open from 7:30am to 10:30pm.
Is there parking at Chelmer Park?
Yes. There are 140 public spaces plus 56 overflow spaces and 2 disabled bays, with a maximum three-hour stay and weekday restrictions from 8am to 6pm.
Where is Chelmer Park?
Chelmer Park is off Beehive Lane in Chelmsford, postcode CM2 8RL, on the southern side of the city near Great Baddow.