Vicarage Road Recreation Ground
🏟 Playground & park · Mickleover, Derby
Vicarage Road Recreation Ground
Mickleover's recreation ground with a playground, seasonal paddling pool and water play, a new inclusive outdoor gym and a ball court.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily during daylight hours. · Free · No booking needed
About Vicarage Road Recreation Ground
Vicarage Road Recreation Ground is a popular open space in Mickleover, on the western side of Derby, offering a mix of play, sport and water fun for families. The site has playgrounds and play areas for children, plus a seasonal paddling pool and water play that make it a go-to spot on warmer days. Alongside the play facilities, Derby City Council has invested in the recreation ground to provide modern, inclusive and safer environments for children and families. The outdoor fitness area has been refreshed with a range of new cardio, resistance and calisthenics equipment, and the ball court's multi-sport goals have been repainted, with local community artist Love Lalaland adding bespoke health-themed artwork to the goal surfaces. The ground also has football pitches and is home to the Mickleover Community Pavilion, which can be booked for events, alongside park walks and gardens. As a council recreation ground it is free and open to the public. Specific details such as on-site toilets and dedicated parking are best confirmed locally before a first visit.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Outdoor gym (cardio, resistance and calisthenics equipment)
- Ball court with multi-sport goals
- Football pitches
- Mickleover Community Pavilion
- Park walks and gardens
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: Inclusive outdoor fitness area with accessible equipment; level recreation ground paths.
🧒 Ages & play
- Playground and play areas
- Paddling pool and water play (seasonal)
📍 Nearby places to play
- King George V Park · approx 1.5 miles · Littleover
- Sunnydale Park · approx 2.2 miles · Sinfin
- Normanton Park · approx 2.4 miles · Normanton
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Vicarage Road Recreation Ground free?
Yes. It is a free, public recreation ground managed by Derby City Council, and the playground is free to use.
Is there a paddling pool?
Yes. The recreation ground has a paddling pool and water play, which typically operate seasonally in warmer weather.
What play and sports facilities are there?
There are playgrounds and play areas, a refreshed inclusive outdoor gym, a ball court with multi-sport goals, and football pitches.
Where is it?
It is on Vicarage Road in Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0ED, on the western side of the city.
Is there a community building on site?
Yes. The Mickleover Community Pavilion is on the recreation ground and can be booked for community events.