Firth Park
🏟 Playground & park · Firth Park, Sheffield
Firth Park
Historic north Sheffield park with a children's playground, open grass and woodland, with new play facilities on the way.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Park open at all times · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Firth Park Road / Firvale, Firth Park, S5 6WJ
Plus Code: 9C5WCH72+82
About Firth Park
Firth Park is a historic public park in the north of Sheffield, in the ward and suburb that share its name. It covers about 15.2 hectares (37.6 acres) spread over two long areas separated by Firth Park Road, mixing open grassland with woodland. The park is managed by Sheffield City Council, is open at all times and has no admission charge. The current children's playground includes swings, a toddler climbing unit, springers and a rope climbing unit, with a grass area to run around on and seating and picnic benches nearby. In 2025 the council confirmed funding for significant play improvements, including a playground focused on older children and upgrades to the existing play area: an accessible multi-climber with two slides, a new accessible roundabout and a new trim trail, plus a teenager-focused area with a large central net climbing structure, a rope swing, a wheelchair-accessible trampoline, a spinning disc, a table tennis table and hanging bars. With open space, woodland and improving play facilities, Firth Park is a valued free green space for families in north Sheffield.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Open parkland across two areas either side of Firth Park Road
- Woodland (part of a Woodland Trust-recognised wood)
- Picnic areas and seating
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: On-street parking around the park
- Accessibility: Playground improvements planned to add an accessible climbing unit and an accessible roundabout
- Dogs: Dogs are permitted in the park
🧒 Ages & play
- Swings
- Toddler climbing unit
- Springers and rope climbing unit
- Grass area for children to play
- Seating and picnic benches
📍 Nearby places to play
- Concord Park · approx 0.8 miles · Shiregreen
- Parson Cross Park · approx 1.0 miles · Parson Cross
- Parkwood Springs · approx 1.2 miles · Shirecliffe
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Firth Park free?
Yes. Firth Park is open at all times with no admission charge and is managed by Sheffield City Council.
What's in the playground?
The playground has swings, a toddler climbing unit, springers and a rope climbing unit, plus a grass area and picnic benches. Funded improvements will add accessible equipment and a teenager-focused area.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
Toilet and cafe provision is not confirmed from official sources. Check locally before visiting.
Where is Firth Park?
It is around Firth Park Road in the Firth Park area of north Sheffield, around postcode S5 6WJ.
Is it good for toddlers?
Yes. The playground includes a toddler climbing unit and swings, with a grass area and picnic benches, and accessible equipment is planned.