Alfred Rose Park in Aylesbury is one of the largest ones that we have, but it can sometimes have a bit of a bad reputation. Every time we’ve been it’s actually been ok. There is also a new playground area for under 5’s which looks great! It’s certainly a vast improvement vs what used to be there!
There’s tons of green space with a footpath around the edge for short walks. The largest green has a cricket pitch in the middle of it and I think it used to have regular football training sessions here as well. Not sure if those still happen?? Alfred Rose Memorial Park also has a multi-sports court near the playground.
The new playground at Alfred Rose Memorial Park
The new playground at Alfred Rose Memorial Park is almost finished (although it was supposed to have been finished three months ago). Apparently it’s about connecting with nature, but I can’t quite see how. It does look like it’s going to be a pretty good playground though.
It’s got swings, tunnels, slides, little houses and plenty of spinning or wobbling things!
Equipment for older children
One thing Alfred Rose Memorial Park has got that’s brilliant is a massive play frame. Smallest Child had a crack at it and it was too hard for her. The boys were all over it (literally). There’s also some swings, roundabout and a somewhat droppy zipline.
Then there’s this yellow thing! Honestly, it was slightly terrifying to watch the kids spinning around on it! Not only does it spin AND bounce up and down BUT IT ALSO pivots forwards and backwards. The result is that it’s like the kids fly around like they’re on a fairground ride – but without being strapped in! When it was Smallest Child on one side and Biggest Child on the other it was even terrifying!
Our Alfred Rose Memorial Park Review
The older kids were quite happy with that’s on offer for them. Smallest Child was a bit bored, but that’s only because her bit isn’t open yet. It’s a shame they shut down the old bit before the new bit was open!
Admission cost
Free
Parking / How to get there
Parking – Limited on-site. Free. There’s on-street parking too.
Address – Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury HP20 2ER
Toilets
I think there is a toilet block here but I’ve never seen it unlocked
Food
Nothing on-site. Own food allowed
What else is there to do nearby?
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