3 Best Parks in Bristol

“St George Park is an excellent Victorian suburban park with a pond, large wheels park, grass areas and a children’s playground. The park had many architectural features built on land originally known as The Fire Engine Farm. Trails and crosses contain many matured trees. St George Park has a lake with ducks and swans, a green bowling alley, and a café kiosk with an outdoor seating area. A dog-free zone and a fence surround the entire ground. The playground has a large bespoke lizard-head structure with timber climbing ‘ribs’, tunnel slides, seesaw swings, and a toddler sandpit with a small slide. St George Park is open year-round and has free entry.”

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“Brandon Hill is a hill close to Bristol city centre, between the districts of Clifton and Hotwells, in southwest England. The tranquillity of this inner-city Bristol park may trick you into thinking it has had an uneventful existence in contrast to the urban sprawl. Brandon Hill is the most famous hilltop green space home to Cabot Tower, a neo-gothic landmark with sweeping views. Brandon Hill's children's play area has a nature conservation area, beautiful paths, Bristol's skyline, and the Cabot Tower icon. The park provides stunning panoramic views of the entire city. The park has sports fields and paved areas for football and basketball games. Brandon Hill hosts various concerts, events, and festivals. The park is open year-round, and entry is free for everyone.”

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“Victoria Park features tennis courts, a bowling green, a 1.7-kilometre marked route for joggers, various exercise stations, and a children's play area. Victoria Park hosts various events, concerts, and festivals. The park has several pieces of wooden climbing equipment around the greens. The park is open at all times and is free to enter. It is very hilly, which may pose a challenge for individuals with disabilities or those using wheelchairs. Victoria Park is a large Victorian park with a children's play area and grassy spaces. Victoria Park lies east of Bedminster railway station and south of the Bristol to Exeter line.”

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