Kingston Recreation Ground
🏟 Playground & park · Fratton, Portsmouth
Kingston Recreation Ground
A large Fratton open space, also known as Kingston Park, with a children's play area, 5-a-side football, a BMX track and a ball court.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 The recreation ground is an open public space; the on-site public toilets open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. · Free · No booking needed
About Kingston Recreation Ground
Kingston Recreation Ground, also known as Kingston Park, is a large open space in the Fratton area of Portsmouth, off Clarkes Road and managed by Portsmouth City Council. It is one of the bigger neighbourhood green spaces in this densely built part of the city, giving local families somewhere close to home to play and exercise. The children's play area sits alongside a generous playing field, with equipment set on a sand surface suited to a range of ages from toddlers upwards. Beyond the playground, the recreation ground offers facilities for 5-a-side football and a ball court, plus a BMX track for older children and teenagers, so it works well for families with children of mixed ages. There are public toilets on site, which the council lists as open daily from 9am to 5pm. Being within easy reach of central Portsmouth and the Fratton area, Kingston Recreation Ground is a handy, free local park for everyday play, kickabouts and cycling. Admission to the park and its play area is free.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Children's play area
- 5-a-side football
- BMX track
- Ball court
- Public toilets
- Large playing field
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Toilets on site
- Play surface: sand
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: 3 to 13
- Children's play area
📍 Nearby places to play
- Baffins Pond · approx 0.6 miles · Baffins
- Milton Park · approx 0.7 miles · Milton
- Buckland Park · approx 0.7 miles · Buckland
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Kingston Recreation Ground free?
Yes. Kingston Recreation Ground, also called Kingston Park, is a free public open space managed by Portsmouth City Council, including the children's play area.
What is in the playground?
There is a children's play area with equipment set on a sand surface, suitable for ages roughly 3 to 13, alongside a large playing field.
Are there toilets?
Yes. There are public toilets on site at Clarkes Road, which the council lists as open daily from 9am to 5pm.
What else is there to do?
As well as the play area there is 5-a-side football, a ball court and a BMX track, making it suitable for children of different ages.
Where is Kingston Recreation Ground?
It is on Clarkes Road in the Fratton area of Portsmouth, postcode PO1 5PR.