3 Best Parks in Sunderland

“Barnes Park is a historic public park in Sunderland. The park is excellent for the whole family, with beautiful walks, bowling greens, play areas, tennis courts, and a café. Barnes Park provides an entertainment-rich green space for people of all ages. The park allows hundreds of children to enjoy various multi-purpose equipment every year. Barnes Park offers ample parking. A park catering to all ages and lots of small wild animals can be seen if you walk around, and there is also a pond with a few ducks. This park is also great for dog walking or letting your little ones ride around on their bikes. Barnes Park features a bandstand, public sculptures, a multi-use games area, a children's play area, a sensory garden, a café, and a restaurant.”

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“Herrington Country Park is one of the largest parks in Sunderland. The park features walks and cycle trails, family cycling with Sustrans, an adventure play area, skateboarding, Nordic walking, model boat sailing on the lake, and various sculptures that celebrate the area's heritage. The park has become an important home for wildlife, with up to 100 types of birds living there. Herrington Country Park is now a significant habitat for wildlife, with up to 100 bird species. Here, you will discover the largest open-air concert areas in the North East. Herrington Country Park has fitness equipment outdoors in green spaces for all ages.”

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“Roker Park in Sunderland is a wonderful place for walking, especially in the spring or summer. The park is beautiful to visit at any time of the year. Roker Park features a children's railway, basketball courts, tennis courts, play areas, and a model boating lake. Roker Park has two play areas that will delight the kids. The park has lovely floral displays, water features to enjoy, and a fantastic display of lights during the winter. Roker Park hosts a variety of seasonal theatre productions and events. There is plenty of space to run around, kick a football, or play frisbee. The park also hosts events upon request.”

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