Spinney Hill Park
🏟 Playground & park · Spinney Hills, Leicester
Spinney Hill Park
A historic 34-acre community park in east Leicester with a children's play area, tree trail and sports courts, free to enter.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open at all times to the public. · Free · No booking needed
About Spinney Hill Park
Spinney Hill Park is a historic community park in the east of Leicester, officially opened in 1886 and covering around 34 acres of sloping parkland on East Park Road. Managed by Leicester City Council and free to enter, it features tree-lined lawns and garden areas, a self-guided tree trail and plenty of open space for informal games. For families, the park has a children's play area and an informal games space, while older visitors can use the sports courts, tennis courts and bowling green or watch football and cricket on the pitches. The park is also used for community activities and as a walking and access route through the densely populated surrounding neighbourhood. Heritage features include a Grade II listed lodge from 1888, a granite fountain and a historic bridge. Accessibility is good, with most paths level and surfaced and step-free entrances from the surrounding streets giving access to the main walking routes and play areas. As one of the city's oldest surviving Victorian parks, Spinney Hill Park remains a well-used and much-loved green space for local families and residents.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Sloping parkland with formal lawns and garden areas
- Self-guided tree trail with marked trees
- Sports courts
- Tennis courts
- Bowling green
- Football and cricket pitches
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Accessibility: Most paths are level and surfaced, and entrances from the surrounding streets are step-free, giving access to the main walking routes and play areas.
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area
- Informal games space
📍 Nearby places to play
- Victoria Park · approx 0.8 miles · Clarendon Park / University area
- Evington Park · approx 1.0 miles · Evington
- Monks Rest Gardens · approx 1.2 miles · Humberstone
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Spinney Hill Park free to visit?
Yes. Spinney Hill Park is a free, public park managed by Leicester City Council and open at all times.
What's in the playground?
There is a children's play area and an informal games space, set within sloping parkland.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
We do not have confirmed information on toilets or a cafe at the park.
Where is Spinney Hill Park?
It is on East Park Road in the Spinney Hills area of east Leicester, postcode LE5 5FD, with entrances also from Mere Road.
Is it good for toddlers and families?
Yes. It has a children's play area and open games space, with level, surfaced paths and step-free entrances.