This is a fairly new park and has a lot to offer. The park itself is basically split into two parts. On the one side it has a small enclosed play area for the very young kids which has enough to keep them busy. The other side has an enclosed play area with a good wooden climbing area and a large netted swing. Outside of this is plenty of space to kick a ball about or play hide and seek amongst the trees. It is the trees that make this such a great place. Not only are there a lot of them - they are established which is nice to see. It looks like a lot of time and effort went into the planning of this park as they could of easily removed these trees and just had a field like so many parks. If you live within the St Thomas area of Exeter (or nearby) I certainly recommend taking the time to visit this place. The gigantic Copper Beech trees throughout the park are a great sight to see.
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Photo of information board
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Aerial view of the area, courtesy of Google
  • Copper Beech x 13
  • Lime x 5 (pending verification of variety)
  • Elm x 1 (pending verification of variety)
  • Holly x 13
  • Maidenhair x 1
  • Norway Maple (red) x 3
  • Pine x 3 (pending verification of variety)
  • Sessile Oak x 2
  • Sycamore x 13
  • Tulip Tree x 1
  • The park sits between Barley lane and Eton walk
  • It is a very open park and suitable for all ages
  • The P bus runs along Barley lane. A timetable can be found here
  • It has one main entrance, but being so open it can be accessed very easily on most sides
  • There is one large picnic bench by the main kids park
  • There is one standard bench by the small kids park
  • There is one dog bin which is located by the main entrance
  • There are 4 bins throughout the park
  • Most of the trees are fully mature and really add charm to this new park
  • Great for Copper Beech trees within the park
  • Along the path leading from the main gate are many Holly and Sycamore trees
  • There is a gigantic Tulip tree near the entrance - this may be the biggest in Exeter (pending verification)
  • There are many primroses and bluebells amongst the grass
  • Nettle patches are present which is great for our insects
  • There is a large tree stump with a hole in the middle - is worth a look. Possibly an old London Plane tree
​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 Sylvan Heights Play Area​ the better. Many thanks!