This is a very nice little park that is wedged between two houses (basically). There is only entrance which is on Gloucester road itself. What is different about this play area is that it's not flat like most of them. As soon as you walk in there is a gentle slope upwards. The grass slope is good for kids to run about and roll down, etc. There are six bits of different play kit and the 'play train' is relatively new. It even has a round-about which is great as so many parks no longer have these. There are two benches and a bin so no issues regards basic facilities. There are several medium sized trees along the edges and one of these is an excellent climbing tree (Whitebeam). The park offers great views when you are at the top part.
Pending Photo of park
Aerial view of the area, courtesy of Google
Here is a current list of the known trees and shrubs in the park:
English oak x 1
Norway maple (small) x 1
Silver birch x 1
Whitebeam x 1
There is one entrance which is on the Gloucester road
Six bits of different play kit and suitable for children up the age of twelve years
There are two benches and one bin
The Whitebeam is great for climbing
It has a gentle grass slope which also offers good views
It has an old round-about which is a pleasant change
The nearest shop is a Tesco Express along Winchester Avenue
The nearest pub / restaurant is The Thatched House along Exwick road. Around fifteen minutes
The nearest public toilets are also along Buddle lane, but further down. Around twenty minutes
Two other nearby places are Addison close play area and Exwick cemetery
The E bus operates in this area and can get you into the city centre fairly quickly
If there is anything out of place or wrong please contact me. Equally if there is anything you wish to add please let me know. The more information we have about Gloucester Road Play Area the better. Many thanks!