Hartshill Park
🏟 Playground & park · Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent
Hartshill Park
A green nature reserve on the western edge of the city at Hartshill, with woodland walks, ponds, tennis courts and a children's play area.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily as a public park and local nature reserve; no set gate times · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: 267 Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7NQ
Plus Code: 9C5V2R52+M5
About Hartshill Park
Hartshill Park stretches along the western edge of Stoke-on-Trent at Hartshill and is managed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council as a public park and local nature reserve. Reclaimed from former industrial land, the valley-side park is now a patchwork of woodland, grassland and ponds, with a network of elevated paths running along the Etruria valley side that give walkers and runners a surprisingly rural escape close to the city. It is a popular spot for nature watching, with wildlife and seasonal interest through the year. For families the park offers a children's play area, and there are tennis courts for casual games, part of the city's network of park tennis facilities. The combination of a nature reserve setting with some active facilities makes it an all-ages space rather than purely a formal park. Entry is free and the grounds are open throughout the day. Dogs are welcome and may be off lead unless a council officer directs otherwise. Because it is a reclaimed valley-side site, paths can be uneven in places, so sturdy footwear is sensible for exploring the wider woodland trails.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Children's play area
- Tennis courts
- Local nature reserve with woodland, grassland and ponds
- Network of elevated paths along the Etruria valley side
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Dogs: Allowed off lead unless directed by a council officer
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play area
- Tennis courts
📍 Nearby places to play
- Etruria Park · approx 0.9 miles · Etruria
- Hanley Park · approx 1.1 miles · Shelton / Hanley
- Central Forest Park · approx 2.0 miles · Hanley / Sneyd Green
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Hartshill Park free to visit?
Yes. Hartshill Park is a free public park and local nature reserve managed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Does it have a children's playground?
Yes. The park has a children's play area, alongside tennis courts and extensive woodland and grassland.
Is it a nature reserve?
Yes. Hartshill Park is run as a local nature reserve, with woodland, grassland and ponds along the Etruria valley side.
Can you play tennis there?
Yes. Hartshill Park has tennis courts, part of the city's park tennis network.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes. Dogs are allowed off lead unless directed otherwise by a council officer.