Pallister Park
🏟 Playground & park · Park End, Middlesbrough
Pallister Park
Known as the leisure centre without a roof, Pallister Park packs a big play area in with skating, bowls, tennis and football pitches.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily; hours not published · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Pallister Park, Cottingham Drive, Middlesbrough, TS3 8HW
Plus Code: 9C6WHQ8W+9H
About Pallister Park
Pallister Park sits in the Park End area of east Middlesbrough and is often described as the city's leisure centre without a roof thanks to its wide range of outdoor activities. Managed by Middlesbrough Council, it has held Green Flag status continuously since 2017. Families head for the play area, which offers equipment for all ages including swings, slides, climbing equipment, an adventure play area and roundabouts. Around the playground there is plenty more to do: a roller skating rink, a bowling green, tennis courts, football pitches and large areas of open green space for ball games and picnics, plus a community recreation centre. The play area is suited to a wide age range, from toddlers on the swings and roundabouts to older children on the climbing equipment and adventure play. The park is a well-used neighbourhood green space and the council has set out a vision to develop its facilities further over the coming years. There are no toilet facilities at the park itself, so plan ahead for younger children. Entry is free and the park is open daily throughout the year.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Roller skating rink
- Bowling green
- Tennis courts
- Football pitches
- Open green space
- Community recreation centre
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Toilets on site
🧒 Ages & play
- Play equipment for all ages including swings, slides and climbing equipment
- Adventure play area
- Roundabouts
📍 Nearby places to play
- Thorntree Park · approx 1.0 miles · Thorntree
- Albert Park · approx 1.3 miles · Central Middlesbrough
- Ayresome Gardens · approx 1.5 miles · Ayresome
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Pallister Park free to visit?
Yes. Pallister Park is a free, public park managed by Middlesbrough Council.
What is in the playground?
The play area has equipment for all ages including swings, slides, climbing equipment, an adventure play area and roundabouts.
Are there toilets?
No. There are no toilet facilities at Pallister Park.
What else is there to do?
The park has a roller skating rink, a bowling green, tennis courts, football pitches, open green space and a community recreation centre.
Where is Pallister Park?
It is on Cottingham Drive in the Park End area of Middlesbrough, postcode TS3 8HW.