Hemlington Lake and Recreation Centre
🏟 Playground & park · Hemlington, Middlesbrough
Hemlington Lake and Recreation Centre
A 39-acre lakeside park in south Middlesbrough with a big children's play area, free skate park, sculptures and a walking track.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open 24 hours daily · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Hemlington Lake, Cass House Road, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9QW
Plus Code: 9C6WGQC3+HR
About Hemlington Lake and Recreation Centre
Hemlington Lake and Recreation Centre sits in 39 acres of open parkland in south Middlesbrough, built around a central lake. It is one of the city's Green Flag sites, holding the award continuously since 2017. The area around the lake offers a large selection of children's play equipment, making it a popular family destination, alongside a free, open-access skate park that draws skateboarders, BMX riders and scooter users. Beyond play, there is plenty to explore: metal sculptures dotted around the grounds, a walking track circling the lake, fishing platforms for anglers and wide areas of open parkland for games and picnics. A recreation centre with a cafe provides indoor facilities and refreshments. Set on Cass House Road in Hemlington, the park is open 24 hours a day. Entry is free, making it a strong choice for families in south Middlesbrough wanting a mix of play, skating and lakeside walking in one place.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Central lake
- Metal sculptures
- Walking track
- Fishing platforms
- Recreation centre
- Open parkland
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Café / refreshments
🧒 Ages & play
- Large selection of children's play equipment
- Skate park (free, open access)
📍 Nearby places to play
- Fairy Dell · approx 1.5 miles · Coulby Newham
- Bonnygrove Park · approx 2.2 miles · Marton
- Stewart Park · approx 2.3 miles · Marton-in-Cleveland
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Hemlington Lake free to visit?
Yes. Hemlington Lake and Recreation Centre is a free, public park managed by Middlesbrough Council.
What is there for children?
There is a large selection of children's play equipment around the lake, plus a free, open-access skate park.
What else is there to do?
The site has a central lake, metal sculptures, a walking track, fishing platforms and a recreation centre with a cafe.
What are the opening hours?
The park and lakeside area are open 24 hours a day.
Where is Hemlington Lake?
It is on Cass House Road in Hemlington, Middlesbrough, postcode TS8 9QW.