A new park to us one we hadn't previously visited, their car park was closed usually a 3 hour limit for this small car park the toilets when we visited were only accessible through the cafe area - ice creams and drinks were being sold from the kiosk but the cafe was otherwise closed you could therefore only access the toilets if someone with you showed proof of ID at the kiosk. This park has a play area which seemed very popular with children the climbing ropes were more suited to older children and not for the faint hearted and there is also a sand pit a large slide and swings too. There are some outside seating around the pathways of the park they could do with some picnic seating we took a large black bin bag for our rubbish which we took home afterwards. The park seemed clean and tidy with none of the horrendous littering which is sadly happening in so many outdoor open spaces. Parking therefore only currently available on surrounding residential roads which I believe is meter paid for parking our visit was on a Sunday. This park is relatively well tucked away not well sign posted unless of course you travel by tram or are local to the area you may easily miss it. Our initial concern was toilet facilities as when we first arrived the kiosk serving ice creams was closed and there did not appear to be any signs for available toilets which would be a problem especially for young families. Maybe after the covid pandemic eases the cafe will be open to the public and accessibility to the toilet facilities won't be an issue. As far as we could see there are 2 entrances/exits to the park one from the tramstop namely Wandle Park tramstop and one on Cornwall Road. There is a large lawn area and also a skateboard ramp and tennis courts. This appears to be a rather large park.

Used to live here just before all of the upgrade works and wanted to bring my daughter as we were in the area. Was pleased to see that work had been done on the river and lake but unfortunately both were completely overgrown. The grasses and plants look nice but there is very little water to be seen. We enjoyed some lovely saxophone music at the bandstand and stayed for quite some time. Most of the play equipment was a little big for my 4 year old but she really enjoyed the sandpit. The cafe was closed when we visited, as was the small car park but luckily as it was a sunday we could park for free on a nearby road. The walk around the park was nice and a good length for little legs. It was nice to see a group playing cricket and lots of people accessing the skate park. Everyone we met and spoke to were lovely and really friendly, definitely a good atmosphere in this park

It's good for everyone ie dog walkers joggers etc. I go there to jog weekly. Its has a stream running through it which the dogs like. It has the usual basketball court (which I use when the kids are not there) and a popular skateboard area. Has a nice little playing area for kids including a sandpit. I don't think the little cafe is open anymore which is a shame if that is the case. It was very popular. Near the centre of the park there is a bandstand. I believe there is one small car park but there is the Wandle Park tram stop by one of the entrances. All in all a not bad area to serve everyone's needs. It is just a shame that Croydon cannot afford to maintain it.

1233 steps small park compact Great place to bring your family for having fun and relax, a lot of activities and facilities for kids. there are skate board playground, tennis court as well as cricket field, and there was used to be basketball court too, but it was broken which is shame; for downside, sometimes there can be quite few rubbish around bins and get to everywhere when wind goes, plus there is a Waste Collection Service near by where it has its garbage trucks parking next to the park with their rear open up, which that stink smell gets into the park along wind. if you would like to have a jogging in the park you better avoid that.

I used to love Wandle Park. I haven't visited in nearly 4 years and was so so disappointed when I went there this week. We had a picnic on the grass area next to the bandstand which was fine. The grass is brown all over just like all the park I've been to this summer. I know that can't be helped with the recent heatwaves. But what is up with the litter?! All the bins are overflowing and litter is everywhere especially in the children's play area. We played there for a short time with the kids but had to leave as it was just so unpleasant. The park was a mess. Why aren't the bins being cleared - very nasty. Won't be going back for a while.

Skateboard, skating and scooter riding ramps. 1 Tennis court and basketball court. Tennis ball cricket pitch and play area. Playground and sand play area for kids. Asphalt path all around the park to walk. Small stream going through the centre of the park. Walk, jog, cycle. Large trees all around. Coffee ice-cream shop. Friendly people.
Playground
Some swings, slides and small go-ape style courses for kids and small boys. Sandplay area. Very nice.
Dog-friendliness
People walk their dogs easily here, very large park. Many dog poo bins.
Picnic area
Small grass areas and sitting benches.

Ok park but not the prettiest and though the playground is relatively new and has a really fast slide there aren't enough things for younger kids and no separation so when busy, little kids just get pushed to the side. The cafe looked very promising but quite a few things in their limited menu weren't available, the service was appalling and the food was just ok. We had to wait 45 minutes for the last of our food to come and had to be reminded several times for our drinks. Not good enough for a park cafe. It's a nice park if it's in your area but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again.

Best for sunny walks. Park has bandstand for performances. Wandle river crosses from the centre of the park. Park is kind of divided into two sections front and back. Front section has band stand, skatboarding section, basketball court, tennis court, swings, cafe, toilet, and a good play area for small kids. The back side is a cricket/football field. Also has few places for parking and small allotment section for farming lovers. Lots of benches at different places. Three e trances. Tram stop is literally 5m away. 5 min walk to sainsbury/Argos and many more big outlets. Worth going.

This was the first time ive ever gone to this park Over the half term me my son an family members went to this park It's big an spacious it was a chilly day an we took scooters an the kids went on the ramps at the skate area There was two benches so we could watch the kids The one thing we said was that would be nice is if the small an long river that runs though could be cleaned an looked after properly because it could look absolutely beautiful It definitely needs some tlc We did see some dogs too I would definitely go back but in the summer to see what it's like

This park deserves to be much better looked after. It's a lovely space to visit, very accessible on the tram and the playground is extensive. It has some more challenging climbing frames then many other parks, making it suitable for kids of all ages. However, it needs more toilets (currently only two very basic, grubby looking toilets in the cafe), and needs to be respected more by the local community and cleaned up regularly by the council. Last time we visited, there were metal bottle tops, beer bottles and nitrous oxide containers scattered all over the park.

The park is maintained regularly and there are multiple entrances/exits which makes the park a nice cut through regardless of whether or not you stay there. There is a small shop although im not certain of its opening hours as well as a small skate park which is attended regularly by skaters although I've never seen it crowded. Would of given it a 5, but the river needs sorting out. there is rubbish down there and Im not sure why its run so low. but nonetheless, its local to many people and its a lovely place to visit.

Good layout and facilities. There's a cafe with ice cream, coffee and sandwiches. Parents can feel comfortable bringing children of most ages here to play. Chives include; the sand pit, the swings, the cricket pitch, the climbing ropes or the wide open greens that often have people playing a little football or flying kites and drones. There is also a perimeter path around the entire park, perfect for jogging. Off to one side there is a tennis court and a basketball court and finally a skateboard park.

Nice place to take a slow walk or relax by the river, easy to get to by bus or tram. Skate park is a decent size lots of field space for games etc. Childrens play area is fun however does get really busy and there aren't enough park facilities and some children are left out or left waiting to go on certain amusements. Childrens play area refuse bins are often over filled and litter becomes a problem, Cafe is very basic with a simple menu and lots of ice cream and lollies.

Large swath of grass land with a central what used to be a water body now filled up with overgrown vegetation. There is a kids area with multiple swings and rope walk near one end. A concrete skating area is there at other end. It is perhaps the most regularly used part of the park .Easily accessible by tram so a popular venue for city fairs cultural shows etc. Free entry. So likely to attract all kinds of folks warranting families to mind their safety after dark.

Nice park to stroll through and is very close to a Tram Stop. Loads of squirrels running around collecting lots of nuts. A very pleasant place to walk around. A great play area for children with a mini "jungle gym" Easy enough to run round. Each lap is just over half a mile, flat. it desperately needs a play area for toddlers. There’s nothing for them and it’s a huge gap. The sandpit has bricks internally which doesn’t make any sense. Not enough bench available.

Very nice park, well maintained and is open to public. Has a nice cafe as well. Also different activities like bike riding. Great for long walks in the winter and to get fresh air in summers. Park closes at 5:30 so if planning a picnic have to manage time. Has a very places for picnic also has barbecue place where you can your own meat. Definitely one of the best parks. Has a play area for children and teenagers so a great place for a day out with family.

Lovely park, with a beautiful river running through it. It has a play park and a cafe for the kids , on the other side of the park thete is ramps for teenagers, it is a lovely place for a nice day out! I would suggest a lovely picnic with the family. Right outside the park is a tramstop for easy access. Alot of benches around the park for a sit down and a few pathways going around and through the park, Great for walking the dogs, or just a trip out.

Decent park, lots of green open space, basketball & tennis courts and a skate park. Play area is good but mainly for older kids, not too much for smaller toddlers as the slide is very steep and the swings do not have safety bars to stop small children falling off and the climbing equipment is definitely not toddler friendly. There is a sandpit though and in the summer there is a little place that sells ice cream and drinks etc (expensive though)

Nice park for a wander round and to take the kids. Not much for kids to play on but is nice for younger kids as theres the big sand pit. Be careful though cos in the summer some parents are too busy sunbathing and not watching their kids, so sometimes it isnt an enjoyable experience. Cafe is available. Not sure on prices as havent used it. Paths around the park are nice to walk around and the higg ropes bit is fun for the kids, all be it small.

Wandle Park has been cleaned up very nicely. The skate park, basketball and tennis courts are popular with the kids. There are always dog walkers, joggers with children at the play area all getting along well. The cafe is a little expensive yet still good to have it there. There is a tram stop right at the park so very easy to travel there and get home easily. With no close toilet facilities, the tram could get you on your way quickly.

Good place to bring young children. They can swing, climb, slide, play in the sandpit etc. There is a very big green sport ground to play the soccer, other games, fly the kites or simply let run bare foot your little ones... In the park there is plenty of green spaces to feel good. You can sit down on the bench in the surrounding of the flowers and relax with your book. There is an ice cream shop just few meters apart.

Have visited here now a few times. Weather on our side today. My 9 year old rode his scooter all over the skate park.. cafe not open.. visited play area.. felt like I was sitting on a rubbish dump.. so much mess.. bins over filling.. I suppose didn’t see any used condoms or needles but grim especially when little ones playing.. I’m not a snob but not great. My son had fun on his scooter

A pleasant park to the west of Croydon town centre, accessible from the Wandle Park tram stop. If approaching on foot from Croydon, note that the entrance from Westfield Road is closed, however you can get in through the entrance on Theobald Road. One of the sources of the River Wandle is in this park, surrounded by varied vegetation - I would recommend a walk through the park.

Its nice park but we been playing cricket there for last 5 years( every summer) but its unfortunate that this year the ground grass hasn't been cut off which is really annoying for us when we play cricket there. I would like to request the council to look for it. I hope they will cut the grass and make easier for us and everyone 1 else those who play any sports there. Thx

Great park with sooo much space. There is a playground, cafe, tennis courts, away from the in a different section of the park there is a restaurant and a pub... The options are there. But there is a small problem called toilet facilities, you may want to either match the times the cafe is opened or you could always bring a PortaLoo, because there isn't any other options.

Great place to go for a run or walk with young children or animals. Easy to access via tram or local buses. Paid parking on the street or in designated parking lot in the park. Lovely place to have a picnic. There are no climbing frames or swings for children but there is a skate park and tennis courts. A few places to sit down if you are tired and is kept fairly clean.

Great outdoor space with playground area for children. You can relax there, enjoy green scenery and a little pond. Perfect for family time, morning run, walk with a dog, picnic on the grass, summer sunshine and winter walk. Full of wild birds and other small creatures. For all ages, small and big, for everyone. One of the places that you must see when visiting Croydon.

I walk in the park every day. The recent erected posters ' bin your wrapper ' deserve applause. The staffs are friendly and helpful. However the ponds and stream are muddy which needs dealing with. Strategic approach needed to deter dog's waste scattered all over the walking pathways. Best to instal toilet facilities for convenience. Thanks for your attention.

Lovely park with a little River running through it, playground and a skatepark. Easy to get to by tram, parking is sometimes awkward so be prepared you may need to pay and display on the road. Knocked off a star due to parking / lack of toilets.
Features
Playground: Yes
Public restrooms: No
Off-leash dog area: No
Picnic tables: Yes
Barbecue grills: No

Lovely place! I love to go there, sit on the bench, look at ducks. A lot of events are happening there. You can often listen to a live music, take part in multi cultural gigs and meetings. Plenty of space to play a game on grass, plenty of space to your kids or pets. Brilliant, green and friendly place. I think it's the best park in Croydon area..

For a long time I knew about the existence and location of this park but I thought it's just some abandoned piece of land. Couldn't be more wrong. It looks stunning and has beautiful view on Croydon skyscrapers. There are a lot of fun things for kids to play with, a brook, skatepark and more. This park is also right next to the tram stop.

Went with kids to check out the section for bikes/scooters/skateboards for the first time and they had a great time. It wasn't very busy and everyone was respectful and considerate. Kids had a great time. We went to the playground too and spent some time there. Shame about the cafe being shut, but we had snacks with us so wasn't an issue.

My reason to give 1 star is for 1.The lack of civic sense or calousness of the dog walkers who leave the court with dog-droppings and 2. The administration or authority to not notice this. The seriousness in asking about ethnicity and skin colour in the form that we fill to book should also translate into the matyer of park's cleanliness

Wandle park is great for children cycling/scooting. I usually avoid though it as many teenagers hanging out smoking weed and swearing near families. There’s also no public toiled facilities therefore many family trips cut short due to children needing the loo. Great potential though just needs some TLC from the council.

Lovely park with many sport facilities like tennis, basket ball, cricket ground and skate park. The playground has everything from sand pit to climbing ropes. Must go for kids and adults who enjoy sport activities. We loved it. Lots of open space for picnic. You can either take a tram from croydon stations or can walk.

It is a good all around park there is a designated area for kids , you have a great skateboard area , a tennis court and basketball court. There is Wandle river running through the park . In general the park is pretty spacious you could have a picnic but unfortunately there no inclosure for letting a dog off the lead

Local to me so use a lot. Dissapointing choice of apparatus in the play area especially for little ones under 5. The sand pit is great in the summer! Lots of local activities at weekend and occasional events. Never seen a park warden, which is a shame. My son loves the big slide and using the ramps.

First time I'm visitting east Croydon. So I searched for some park to send some time. Such a lovely park Really enjoyed the walk through the park. You can bring your family and spend some quality time. I found people playing with their dog and some are jogging. Its really green and calming.

It's a park, it does what it says on the tin. Great in summer nice kiddies play area, big open grass spaces for football, cricket, tennis (without a court) and many other sports. Ice cream man visits wandle park on warm summers days. But do get a few crackheads appearing in the park after dark

This was a relatively good park for family outings and for your pet to walk and run in. There is a small children’s play area with some obstacle courses which was decent. The park consists of trash all around though and it’s pouring out of the bins as well, but perhaps due to a busy weekend.

This is a spacious park ideal for walking along the river Wandle. It beats most parks in the area in terms of scenery and space. It is also a place where you can regularly see albino squirrels. There are facilities for bbq's and it is extremely popular on a sunny day. Thoroughly recommended.

Park opened in 1896 and much changed but a peaceful perimeter walk on good hard tarmac path, delightful wander stream through the middle. Loved the Victorian style Bandstand. Coffee shop being refitted. Felt safe and enjoyed my stay as part of exploring the historic Croydon Old Town

Pretty decent park with a playground for younger kids and a skatepark for the older kids. Ice-cream shop a nice bonus to the amenities. It would be great if additional slides were installed in the park as it does get busy when the weather is good. Otherwise, a great park to enjoy.

Beautiful park in Croydon with the River Wandle flowing through the middle. Great for walks and picnics. There's a nice little Café for light lunches, coffees and ice cream (and toilet facilities). Easy to get to - I got the Wimbledon tram from East Croydon, just a few stops.

The park is not so much for children under 4. There is only 1 slide. There is a small parking in the park but if that is full you may have to pay for the parking on the road. There are few activities available and it is well kept park. But unfortunately not for my 3 year old.

Kinda hard to find the entrance, gates with padlocks and no information how to get around them. The park is minimalistic and kinda dirty in some places, it looks like the garbage is not picked up very often. Nice to play ball with the kids, though, there's a wide grass area.

Quite a sad little park. The Wandle River was filthy and clogged up. Very few signs of wildlife. Pigeons and seagulls aplenty though pecking at the mounds of rubbish by overflowing bins :-( Easilyy accessed as it right by the tram link but not somewhere I will be revisiting.

This place was a good place to stop a while with my 7- and 10- year old boys. We walked from West Croydon Station (although the route via Google Maps was wrong). Park was tidy with stuff to keep my boys entertained for 30 minutes - they enjoyed climbing the ropes.

A lovely big park with lots of space. They have a small cafe there you can sit in while you watch you kid. The have a slide, swing and ect.. for the children to play in. If you have a dog they'd love that park. Also it's fun to ride your bike around the park!

A really nice park, with a childrens play area that is suitable for up to early teens, there is a bandstand, a nice little river that runs through the park. Loads of open green space that is great for picnics, I would definitely give this park another visit.

Nice spacious park with good natural sights, a bandstand, a small stream, and a decent sized outdoor play area. The whole park is quite circular in shape which makes it great for bike rides, running/jogging, or pokemon go walks if you are that way inclined.

Complete mess. Not a park to take little kids (babies and toddlers) to as the play equipment is for older kids. Bins overflowing and rubbish all over the floors. Croydon council are lazy with most of the parks in Croydon and this is definitely one of them

Often go to Wandle Park, went last week but it was cold and wet and getting dark so would probably choose to go again when the weather is better, lovely big park, they could make more of the café that is there and toilets should be more easily accessible.

Lovely local park to take a walk. Not massive but I think they make the most of the space, and it is picturesque. There's a playground and a herb garden, plenty of room to walk, courts and a little place for skateboards and bikes. I love the trees.

So much nicer than it was in the 80s thanks to the uncovering of the old river and landscaping. It's now attracting grey wagtails, several species of dragonfly and plenty of dog walkers. Complete with pond, bandstand, skate park and ice cream shop.

I went here with my 2 year old grandson and was very disappointed compared with the last time I went. The playground had nothing for his age group and the cafe was closed. Lots of grass area to play on but it definitely could do with an upgrade.

Inconvenient for parking and no signage to let you know if there are public toilets available. That said, a nice space to chill out and have a picnic. Good amount of seating available and space for children to play safely. A lovely day out!

A nice park in Croydon. Good for kids. In summer there is a little bar that serves drinks and ice cream. It has a nice skateboarding park. It's relatively small, a full lap is around 800 mts. Might get boaring if you come here to run.

The park is quite huge. Has plenty of play stuff for the kids and adults too. A really great place for joggers and even cyclists which the park allows. All around a great park to just relax in the evening with family and friends.

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Playground
It was jah Breadz first time in east corydon I luv this place in the UK

Nice to visit with family. Really enjoy well with my family
Playground
Full grass playground
Dog-friendliness
Dogs are enjoy well
Picnic area
We can see more couples so your picnic is to God to njoy here

Good play area and skate park for the kids. Lovely open space and it's good to see it busy on a November weekend. Pity the cafe wasn't open as well. Obviously due to Covid restrictions but I'm sure it could be opened safely.

Very nice park. You can walk your dog here as well as bring your kids. Or you can just have a romantic on the small bridge. You can also go and explore the skateboard area which is one of the massive advantages in the park.

The park has excellent play areas for young kids, there is a skate park and basketball courts for the older kids too. The grandstand holds events in the summer months and the newly opened cafe is great and not to expensive.

A dirty looking park lets anyone go in. Sand pit looked like the sand had not been. Refilled in a long time and there were people smoking all sorts even though there were lots of children around. Cafe is nice and relaxing

Good skate park, astro turf cricket pitch, basketball court, sandpit, swings, cafe. It has a small car park and a tram stop so easily accesable. It's flat and has a smooth path around the perimeter. Really usable space.

Great place for smaller children too with sandpit and slide. Has more grown up swings angry climbing area for older children. Cafe manager takes pride in keeping park clean and dealing with older kids causing problems

It is very nice present place. While the kids skate. I could sit at the seats in comfort and watch them. Only one thing l didn't see, any toilet facilities. If they get a toilet facilities it will be just perfect.

Lovely park used to be horrible but they have really made it beautiful. Great landscape. New bike park for teenagers and kids playground. All ages jogging. Next to Wandle park tram stop well worth a visit.

It's a green space in Croydon so that's something. And the start of rhe Wandle Trail but you need a map as the signing is dodgy. Follow the sign to Croydon to pick up the Wandle Trail leaving Croydon!

I was part of CODA staff for the production of Pride and Prejudice July 2022. The bandstand was perfect for our performances. Loved it! Little down fall the mosquitoes thought I was a walking buffet.

This park has more than one exit/entry. Very pleasant and beautiful park where you have small ponds and child activity area, benches all over the place. Jogging/walking circle routes. Neat and clean.

Lovely park with good skate park. But desperately needs some up keep. Stream is seriously overgrown and rubbish needs collecting. Shame council gone bankrupt has led to a great spot suffering.

It was a nice day and went for a walk ok for kids in the play areas but not much for grown ups as even the food and drink place looked like it had been closed down possibly from the covid time

Great outdoor space with something for everyone. Skatepark, children's play and seating areas to relax are great. With pavements for walks and runners. Great location straight of the tram.

Lovely place great for children to run around! I would have liked more equipment for younger children. But overall a nice quiet space to relax especially on the bank of the river wandle.

What a beautiful and peaceful park to enjoy an early morning stroll/ power walk/ run. Puts a smile on your face at 7am. Who would believe this is in the middle of CROYDON? …

Medium small size but good enough to walk and play with a dog there. Has a cafe there, kids play areas, a skate board area and places to sit and chill around the park. Over all nice

As of 15th September 2021 the river has dried up. grass is out of control like a wild jungle Needs serious maintenance. It's out good for a morning walk but nothing really special.

Lovely park but there's normally a lot of trash around When the bin men come and collect the trash from the cans they don't pick up the trash next to them or throughout the park

Lovely park, easy to reach by foot, road or tram. Playground equipment, courts, skate park, cafe, stream, pond, path, green space, and a cafe though the cafe isn't often open.

Small park, with a play park for kids, skate park a little river and there is a tram stop at one of the entrances so it's easy to get to! Love going here as it's very close

This park has gone downhill tbh there are some questionable people everytime I take my child there. It wasn't like this a few years ago think I will find a new local park.

Peaceful Park, with nice views and very clean. A skate park for the youth, a wide open grass area for sports and picnics and a lovely garden for couples and singles alike

East side gate locked and West side gate unlocked at 14:00 Tues 8th. Park is only safe way to get across without long detour onto A roads and overpasses if bicycling.

Spacious park with a skateboarding area, children's play area with roaps and a wide slide. Tram stop nearby. Great for a run - track goes all the way around the park.

Beautiful park. Good for children. Climbing, swinging, sliding, jumping, sliding. Accessible by tram. Not far from West and East Croydon. Good for cycling.

Nice park the playground could benefit from more items. There is a nice sand play area for small children, a slide , swings and a climbing frame.

Very pleasant walk! Love this park full of beautiful autumnal colours! The river was a bit dry but all in all it was good to get some fresh air!

Always great for a walk, rain or sunshine. Good for walking your dog on a leash because there are several dogs around. Beautiful on a sunny day.

It is a large park, but it needs more care and cleaning, also more development to practice exercises such as parallel bars, abdominals etc etc.

I got locked out of my home so I went to Wandle Park and killed time A lot of people use this park its right on my doorstep saved my bacon

Such a beautiful park with nice paths! Great for walks, picnics and other outdoor activities! Only downside is that there's no lamp posts

It has been transformed by the River Wandle being brought to the surface. It has hosted events such as open air gigs and a beer festival!

Its a lovely park to go with family! People are friendly and its very spacious. Lots of shaded areas as well. Highly recommend!

Though a little unkept in parts it is a nice park with a few seating areas, a quaint bandstand and a play area for the kids.

Creepy, un maintained, no shops, broken restrooms, dog po everywhere, rubbish overflowing as expected by Croydon council

One of our favourite parks. Enjoyed a good ole catch up yesterday an a beautiful 5 hours spent in lovely surroundings

Great,if you are OK with heights .sadly not for me.but I am told the views are great although very pricey …

Croydon Festival event. Lovely park but unfortunately no toilet facilities. Had portables for the weekend events.