Humberstone Park
🏟 Playground & park · Humberstone, Leicester
Humberstone Park
A 1920s park east of the city centre with a children's play area, sandy play, outdoor gym and skate park, free to enter.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open public park, accessible daily. · Free · No booking needed
About Humberstone Park
Humberstone Park is a public park of around 16 acres about three miles east of Leicester city centre, on Uppingham Road. Managed by Leicester City Council and free to enter, it was officially opened in 1929 on the former Meadow House Estate and is a typical 1920s park design with formal gardens, specimen trees and woodland. For families, the park has a children's play area that includes a sandy play area along with a range of swings and climbing equipment, plus an outdoor gym for older children and adults. A skate park was added in 2004 following a campaign by local teenagers. There is also a bike path, a tennis court and a bowls court, and the Bushby Brook runs through the grounds. The park's historic buildings include Meadow House, now used as a refreshment pavilion and cafe, and a Victorian gate lodge built in 1876. Originally the children's area featured a sandpit that was converted to a paddling pool in 1939, and the modern play area dates from 1989. Humberstone Park remains a popular neighbourhood green space with a good mix of play, sport and gardens for local families.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Formal gardens and specimen trees
- Woodland
- Bike path
- Tennis court
- Bowls court
- Refreshment pavilion/cafe
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Café / refreshments
- Play surface: Children's play area includes a sandy play area.
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area
- Sandy play area
- Swings and climbing equipment
- Outdoor gym
- Skate park
📍 Nearby places to play
- Monks Rest Gardens · approx 0.2 miles · Humberstone
- Evington Park · approx 1.3 miles · Evington
- Belgrave Gardens · approx 1.3 miles · Belgrave
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Humberstone Park free to visit?
Yes. Humberstone Park is a free, public park managed by Leicester City Council.
What's in the playground?
There is a children's play area with a sandy play area, swings and climbing equipment, plus an outdoor gym and a skate park.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
There is a refreshment pavilion and cafe at the historic Meadow House building. We do not have confirmed information on public toilets.
Where is Humberstone Park?
It is on Uppingham Road, Leicester, postcode LE5 4DG, about three miles east of the city centre.
Is it good for toddlers?
Yes. The play area includes a sandy play area and swings suitable for younger children.