Play Areas

Play areas
Test your skills on the giant spider's web, climb various platforms and rush back down to earth via the rocket slide. Something for all ages and abilities.
National lockdown: stay at home
Due to the latest Government restrictions all of our leisure facilities are now closed until further notice. This includes all Leisure Centres, Horsehay Village Golf Centre, Telford Ski and Snowboard Centre, Telford Ice Rink and the Town Park Visitor Centre.
We’re sure you can appreciate the situation we find ourselves in is constantly changing and we are having to react with very short notice to changes in tiers and guidance.
Our play areas in the Town Park will remain open but the Cherry and Maxell gardens will be closed to public.
Our fishing pegs are now open, view the guidance on fishing.
We will also be opening the external toilets in the Town Park by the visitor centre and these will be open daily Monday – Sunday between 11am - 2pm, they will close for cleaning in rotation during these opening hours.
National lockdown guidance
Whilst in the Town Park we ask that you adhere to the central government guidance:
- do not meet others from outside your household or support bubble socially unless for a permitted reason
- exercise is permitted on your own or with your household or support bubble
- please stay 2 meters apart from people you do not live whilst in the Town Park or 1 metre with extra precautions in place such as wearing a face mask.
We are hoping that we will be able to re- open when restrictions are lifted. We will keep you informed about our plans.
Event update: Bryan Adams, Tom Jones, and Olly Murs are coming to Telford Town Park
- Bryan Adams will play the QEII Arena on Saturday 3 July 2021
- Olly Murs will play the QEII Arena on Saturday 26 June 2021
- Tom Jones will play the QEII Area on Sunday 27 June 2021
Visit Tickets Telford for more information and to book tickets

Toddlers area / sandpit
This play area holds great adventure for the toddler and seating for the parents.
The sand pit contains manually operated diggers that can be used to build the perfect sand castle and then knock it down with one swoop of the bucket.

Rocket slide
As much a land mark in the park as Stirchley Chimney this piece of play equipment is located within an area aimed at age 7 and above.
See if you dare climb the platforms and rush back down to earth via one of the two enclosed dark chutes.
Also within this play area is a tyre swing, balance beam and cross scales equipment to enjoy.

Spiders web / space net
Recently renovated and originally the largest in Britain, our giant spider’s web stands at 12 meters and will test your skills and coordination to get to the top.
Aimed at the older child it is worth the effort for the great views across the park and Southwater.

All-inclusive play
Designed with less abled children and young people in mind, the all-inclusive playground provides equipment for all abilities. Including a wheel chair accessible climbing frame, revolva roundabout, home seesaw, and nest swing.
A level and colourful wet pore surface makes it accessible for all types of wheelchairs.
Built around the Normal Chapel with views across the Withy Pool and plenty of seating it is another ideal location to relax whilst family members explore.

Water play
Looking for something a little different to do next time you visit Telford Town Park?
Why not visit our water play area the first in Shropshire.
Our water play is fun and exciting for children of all ages and what's more its free to use.
Expect pressurised water jets, sneaky soakers, wildlife imagery, musical fountain jets as well as individual and team play features to keep your little ones entertained for hours. *

Trim trail
Whether its play time or you are trying to shed those pounds the trim trial provides a range of equipment to be enjoyed by all age ranges and skill levels. Located in the play areas.

Teenage activity area
Located close to the Visitor Centre this space accommodates two multi use games areas for 5 aside football, basketball and tennis. These courts are free to use for the general public and footballs and basket balls are available for hire from the Visitor Centre.
The area also has tiered grass seating that forms a mini amphitheatre with stage. Ideal for informal play or for event hire.
* We ask that all children are supervised at all times whilst in this play area. We also ask that young children wear waterproof nappies.
Located close to the Visitor Centre where sun cream, towels and children's swimwear are available to purchase should you forget to bring them along on your day out.
Opening times are 11am - 4pm mid-season ( March, April, September), high season (May - August) 11am - 5pm. High season also includes the Easter holidays. (Weather permitting).
Please note: Changing areas are not provided but toilet facilities and first aid kits can be found within our Visitor Centre.

Play areas
Overview and accessibility
Set within the parkland and 2 minutes from Southwater there are seven themed play areas. All accessible via main pathways with either a bank, wet pore or sand surface.
There are plenty of seats and picnic tables and grassed areas on which to relax.
In the summer look out for the wildflower areas and also the refreshment kiosk and ice cream van.
Nearest toilets are located at the Telford Town Park Visitor Centre, Southwater One and the Ice Rink.

Play areas
Opening times
Mid season (March, April and September)
11am - 4pm
High season (May - August)
11am - 5pm
Please note: high season also includes the Easter holidays. (Weather permitting).

Play areas
Get in touch
Contact us directly from this web site using our feedback form.
Alternatively, you can contact us using the details below:
Telford Town Park Visitor Centre
Telford Town Park
Hinkshay Road
Telford
TF3 4EP