Harford Park
🏟 Playground & park · Harford / Lakenham, Norwich
Harford Park
A free park off Ipswich Road in south Norwich with a children's play area for toddlers upward, plus tennis courts and a cycle speedway track.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open at all times · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Peterkin Road (off Ipswich Road), Norwich, NR4 6LQ
Plus Code: 9F43J74J+53
About Harford Park
Harford Park is a free, council-run open space in the south of Norwich, with its main entrance off Peterkin Road near Ipswich Road. Listed by Norwich City Council among the city's play areas, it caters for toddlers, children and young adults, so families with young ones are well served alongside older kids. The park is open at all times and has parking available, though there are no public toilets on site. As well as the play area, Harford Park is home to tennis courts bookable through the Norwich Parks Tennis scheme, and a cycle speedway track that is open all year round and free to use. Norwich Cycle Speedway Club is based at the track and runs regular coaching and taster sessions, making this a good spot for children keen to try something a little different. The combination of a play area with sports facilities gives families a reason to stay longer, and because entry and the speedway track are free, it is an easy, low-cost outing for local residents and visitors to this part of the city.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Tennis courts (Norwich Parks Tennis)
- Cycle speedway track
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Yes
- Toilets on site
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Toddlers, children, young adults
- Children's play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Lakenham Recreation Ground · approx 1.0 miles · Lakenham
- Eaton Park · approx 1.3 miles · Eaton
- Jenny Lind Park · approx 1.3 miles · City Centre
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Does Harford Park have a children's play area?
Yes. Norwich City Council lists Harford Park among its play areas, with an age group of toddlers, children and young adults.
Is Harford Park free?
Yes. The park is open to the public at all times and there is no entry charge; the cycle speedway track is also free to use.
Is there parking?
Yes. Norwich City Council states that parking is available at Harford Park.
Are there toilets?
No. The council's listing for Harford Park states that toilets are not available.
What else is there to do?
The park has tennis courts bookable via Norwich Parks Tennis and a free cycle speedway track with a local club offering coaching sessions.