My kids love an adventure playground and so do I – they are great places for them to run off energy, which hopefully means less resistance at bedtime. They are also one of the best free things to do in Devon whatever the time of year. This post shares some of the top adventure playgrounds in Devon, as suggested by members of the Devon with Kids Facebook group.
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Where to find adventure playgrounds in Devon
Here’s where to find these fun places to visit in Devon. Just remember your flask of tea and a spare pair of trousers for those inevitable wet slide moments!
If you’re looking for something bigger check out these theme parks in Devon.
1. Decoy Country Park in Newton Abbot, South Devon
What’s there?
Decoy Country Park has an enclosed adventure play area with equipment for kids aged from one to 14 as well as a splash park (open from May to the end of September). Outside the adventure playground there’s a woodland walk, lake and sports pitches.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Snack hut
- Rangers office
- Picnic benches
- Pay and display parking (download the Ringo App).
Where is it?
Decoy Country Park, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1EB
Read more about visiting Decoy Country Park.
2. Courtenay Park in Salcombe, South Devon
What’s there?
This newly refurbished adventure playground in Salcombe has equipment for toddlers to teens. There’s lots of things to climb, balance on and slide down.
Facilities
- Cafes close by on Fore Street
- Closest parking at Shadcombe car park.
Where is it?
Courtenay Park, off Devon Road, Salcombe
Find more things to do in Salcombe with kids.
3. The Den on Teignmouth sea front, South Devon
What’s there?
The Den has colourful adventure play equipment for toddlers and kids, as well as a splash park (open from May until the end of September). There’s also a crazy golf, skate park and a multi-use games area.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Snack hut and cafes nearby
- Picnic benches
- Car park and on street parking.
Where is it?
The Den, Teignmouth, TQ14 8BQ
4. Marsh Mill Playground at Bovey Tracey, South Devon
What’s there?
Marsh Mill Park has an enclosed adventure playground with assault course and equipment for tots to teens. There’s also a trim trail in the park.
Facilities
- Pay and display car park at the Tourist Information Centre on Station Road
- Cafes a short walk away in Bovey Tracey – we can recommend Cafe 3 Sixty
Where is it?
Marsh Mill Park, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9NB
5. GeoPlay Park on Paignton sea front, South Devon
What’s there?
The Geoplay Park has toddler and children’s play equipment themed around the area’s unique geological history. This includes climbing nets, slides, and roundabouts for tots, tweens and teens. There’s a sand pit and water feature.
Facilities
- Toilets on seafront
- Cafes close by
- Pay and display parking on seafront
- Picnic benches.
Where is it?
Geoplay Park, Paigton, TQ4 6AG
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6. Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, South Devon
What’s there?
Haldon Forest has lots of woodland play equipment and adventure trails, as well as cycle trails and a pump track. Haldon Forest Park also has Go Ape and Segway tours.
You’ll also find The Gruffalo Party Trail here.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Cafe
- Pay and display car park
- Picnic areas
- Cycle hire.
Where is it?
Haldon Forest Park, Bullers Hill, EX6 7XR
7. Queens Drive Space in Exmouth, East Devon
What’s there?
Queens Drive Space in Exmouth has Jurassic themed play equipment including climbing frames, swings, seesaws, slides and a sand pit. Expect dinosaurs too!
It’s a fantastic space just across the road from the beach and comes with picnic benches and the Queens Drive Space leisure space right next door
Facilities
- Toilets
- Car parks close by (download the Ringo parking app for quick and easy payment online)
- Food and drink vans at Queens Drive Space
Where is it?
Queens Drive Space, Exmouth, EX8 2AY
8. The PlayPark on King George V Playing Fields, Exeter
What’s there?
The PlayPark is an accessible adventure playground – the sixth most accessible in the World no less – including swings, trampoline, roundabouts, slides and a sand pit. The park was designed with Mencap and has recently been refurbished with help from Exeter City Council.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Picnic benches
- Free parking in car park on Countess Wear Road.
Where is it?
The PlayPark, King George V Playing Fields, Topsham, EX2 6HE
Find more accessible places to visit in Devon.
9. Made-Well CIC, Hatherleigh, West Devon
What’s there?
Made-Well CIC in Hatherleigh has facilities and events open to the public including a café, petting and farm animals, a children’s play area, gardens and allotments. It’s newest addition is an inclusive community park with play equipment welcoming people of all abilities.
The park features a wheelchair accessible swing, seesaw and roundabout, as well as outdoor gym equipment such as a bike, arm bike, elliptical trainer and squat.
Facilities
- Fully accessible for wheelchair users
- Cafe
- Changing Places Toilet
- Disabled toilet
- Free parking.
Where is it?
West Fishleigh Farm, Hatherleigh, EX20 3QA.
10. Victoria Park in Bideford, North Devon
What’s there?
Victoria Park has an adventure playground with a paddling pool and skate park.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Cafe
- Pay and display parking close by
Where is it?
Victoria Park, Bideford, EX39 2QQ
Here’s more things to do in North Devon with kids.
11. Rock Park in Barnstaple, North Devon
What’s there?
Rock Park has a children’s adventure playground (if anyone has been or has more details I’d love to hear more!). There’s also an outdoor gym and sports pitches in the park.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Food and drink kiosk
- Free parking
Where is it?
Rock Park, Barnstaple, EX32 8LS
Find more things to do near Barnstaple in North Devon.
12. Play Space at Central Park in Plymouth
What’s there?
Central Park’s Play Space has enclosed play areas for toddlers and kids plus an open area for the more adventurous and teens. Equipment includes with trampolines, a double zip wire, climbing structures, and water and sand play area. There’s also skating and BMX areas.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Cafe
- Picnic areas
- Parking at Milehouse Park and Ride
Where is it?
Central Park, Plymouth, PL3 4HQ
Here’s more things to do in Plymouth with kids.
More adventure playgrounds in Devon
You can also find adventure play parks at Devon’s theme parks and some other attractions where there’s an admission charge. Woodland Family Theme Park, River Dart Country Park and Crealy Adventure Park & Resort are good ones to visit.
Here’s where to find out more about theme parks in Devon.
The adventure playgrounds at Bicton Park at Budleigh Salterton, Canonteign Falls on Dartmoor and Waie Inn in Crediton, Mid-Devon, also comes highly recommended. Admission charges apply.
Looking for more cheap days out? Here’s my round up of free things to do in Devon with kids.
If you have a favourite adventure playground in Devon that isn’t mentioned here then let me know.
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