When they want to do something different but still be outdoors there is a lovely little array of playgrounds, play parks and green spaces for them to run around in and have fun.
Playgrounds & Play Parks In St Ives Town
Unless you know where they are you might not know about the playgrounds and parks right in St Ives. There aren’t many of them and they all involve a bit of a walk up hill if you are in the town!
Ayr Field & Play Park
Ayr Field and Play Park is on the Porthmeor side of St Ives. You can get to it by hiking up Porthmeor Hill and turning right, or walking up The Stennack and turning right after The Stennack Surgery. Walk up Bullans Lane (very steep) and the park is at the top of the hill on the left.
Park Equipment
- bucket swing
- rocker
- huge climbing frame and fort
- rope net
- steep slide
- seating
- gated - no dogs allowed
There is also a path running around the field which is good for scooting on.
The main field is often used by dog walkers but it is also good for ball games and flying kites (it can get windy as it overlooks the sea). There are lots of trees, hedges and flowers planted around the sides of the field and park which attract bees and butterflies.
The nearest car park is at Barnoon Cemetery, and the nearest loos are at the bottom of Porthmeor Hill by the car park there.
Click here to read my full blog post about Ayr Park >>
Penbeagle Park (Palemon Best Recreational Area)
Penbeagle Park is off the Higher Stennack. You turn left just after the Leach Pottery, and before the Fire Station. Go almost all the way to the top of the hill and it is on the right hand side.
Park Equipment
- big climbing frames with tube slides
- long slide
- smaller climbing frame for younger children
- swings
- roundabout
- picnic tables
- the park is gated and no dogs are allowed in
Outside the gated park is a huge field with goals for football and a zip wire.
Behind the play park and field is the amazing new St Ives Skate Park and to the left of this is the St Ives Community Orchard.
There are bridal paths around the park and there are lots of trees and pathways to explore. You can walk up through the orchard to Hope Wood. This leads to a pathway up the hill and onto Penbeagle Hill - this has the most incredible views over St Ives Bay.
There is a little car park at the entrance to the park, and you can park on the road. Just please park sensibly as buses and lorrys go up and down the hill - as do the local residents!
There is going to be an eco toilet by the skate park.
Click here to read my full blog post about Penbeagle Park >>
Richmond Gardens Play Park
Richmond Gardens Play Park has just been given funding to be completely refurbished. I will update this post when I have more information.
Click here to read my full blog post about Richmond Gardens Play Park >>
