Chaddesden Park
🏟 Playground & park · Chaddesden, Derby
Chaddesden Park
A free community park in Chaddesden with a children's playground, seasonal water play, a BMX park and a community cafe.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Park open daily. Community Cafe 8am-2pm daily (weather permitting); toilets open weekends 9:30am-3:30pm (closed weekdays); water play at weekends, half term and summer holidays, noon-5pm. · Free · No booking needed
About Chaddesden Park
Chaddesden Park is a free, public park on Main Drive in Chaddesden, on the eastern side of Derby, managed by Derby City Council. A Green Flag Award park, it is a well-used focal point for the local community and offers a good range of play and sport. The main family draw is the children's playground together with a water play area that runs at weekends, during half term and over the summer holidays from noon to 5pm, plus a BMX park for older children. There are sports courts, changing rooms and playing fields for team sports. A community cafe sits in the park, open daily from 8am to 2pm (weather permitting), with a flat entrance and outdoor seating. Toilets are open at weekends from 9:30am to 3:30pm but are closed on weekdays. The park has disabled access facilities and level access at the cafe. Two free car parks serve the site: the main car park at DE21 6LA and the library car park at DE21 6LN, making it easy to visit with children.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Community Cafe
- Sports courts
- Changing rooms
- Playing fields
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Free parking at two car parks: main car park (DE21 6LA) and library car park (DE21 6LN).
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Disabled access facilities; the cafe entrance is flat with outdoor seating available.
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playground
- Water play area (seasonal)
- BMX park
📍 Nearby places to play
- Roe Farm Recreational Ground · approx 1.1 miles · Chaddesden
- South Avenue Park, Spondon · approx 1.2 miles · Spondon
- Alvaston Park · approx 1.3 miles · Alvaston
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Chaddesden Park free to visit?
Yes. Chaddesden Park is a free, public park managed by Derby City Council, with free parking at two car parks.
What's in the playground?
There is a children's playground plus a seasonal water play area (open at weekends, half term and summer holidays) and a BMX park for older children.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
Yes. There is a community cafe open daily 8am-2pm (weather permitting), and toilets open at weekends 9:30am-3:30pm.
Where is Chaddesden Park?
It is on Main Drive in Chaddesden, Derby, postcode DE21 6LA, on the east side of the city.
Is there parking for families?
Yes. There is free parking at the main car park (DE21 6LA) and the library car park (DE21 6LN).