# Bakewell Recreation Ground — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> This 5-hectare green space on Haddon Road offers families plenty of room for outdoor fun, from summer kite-flying to cycling adventures, with parking and toilets on site.

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Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome

# Bakewell Recreation Ground

Haddon Road

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3972539466808868808&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Alison Birch](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107204089275190328550)

**In short:** Bakewell Recreation Ground is a park in Bakewell, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,077 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Bakewell Recreation Ground

This 5-hectare green space on Haddon Road offers families plenty of room for outdoor fun, from summer kite-flying to cycling adventures, with parking and toilets on site.

## What's nearby

- Bakewell Play Area next door
- Torne Valley Country Stores next door
- BakewellStays 200m away
- Agricultural Business Centre 350m away
- Central Co-op Food - Market Street, Bakewell 400m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Davey Allan](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111798271965803554103/reviews) ★★★★★

Wouldn't let me review Bakewell as a town but it's a stunning place to visit. Its full of a variety of shops, cafés and pubs as well as a lovely riverside walk. Plenty of parking for £6 for the day so not bad. The buildings are beautiful and historic

· via Google

[Rachel Abbott](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101367194126547403865/reviews) ★★★★★

Very nice park. Just be aware that the water play area goes off at a certain time and also takes about 15 minutes to fill.up between cycles. It is great though. Maybe a little more.shade in the park would be good.

· via Google

[R J](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101623973715041523895/reviews) ★★★★★

Nice park right next to the river. Well looked after. 5-10 minutes walk from the town centre. Cricket club is within it. Toilets available ( charge of 20p ) Plenty of benches. Children's play area. Its not too big, you can walk around it in 20 minutes, but the whole area itself, by the river and the bridges, the ducks, all together make a collaboration of nature's beauty. Dogs allowed but on leads. Large car park found close by, other side of the river. Looks pretty, even in the rain.... !

· via Google

[Chelley M](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106888582697602755173/reviews) ★★★★★

Absolutely stunning park .enclosed playground, lots of areas for children to go paddling. Nice picnic area. Great for dogs who like going in water! Loved it. 5 minutes walk from the centre of Bakewell

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487a2880a978f629:0x37214b98ff5cbfc8!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Visitors say this park offers ample space, a great play area with a fun splash zone, and is ideal for family picnics. They also highlight its well-kept grounds and convenient location next to the town center. Others mention it's a lovely place to sit and relax by the river.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** Haddon Road, Bakewell, DE45 1AW [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.2100677%2C-1.6708156)

**Category** Parks & Play Areas

**Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (1,077 reviews)

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Setting** Outdoor

**Dogs allowed** Yes

**Good for children** Yes

**Destination** Bakewell

[More attractions in Bakewell](https://staycation.co.uk/bakewell/attractions)

★ 4.5 (1,077 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/environment-and-waste/parks-a-open-spaces/bakewell-recreation-ground?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01629 761 377](tel:01629761377)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Bakewell

**Postcode** DE45 1AW

**Plus Code** 9C5W686H+2M

[Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487a2880a978f629:0x37214b98ff5cbfc8!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487a2880a978f629:0x37214b98ff5cbfc8!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487a2880a978f629:0x37214b98ff5cbfc8!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

### 🏨 Places to stay near Bakewell

Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices.

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Bakewell Recreation Ground?

Bakewell Recreation Ground is open Mon–Sun 10am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Bakewell Recreation Ground any good?

Bakewell Recreation Ground is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,077 Google reviews.

### Is Bakewell Recreation Ground dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Bakewell Recreation Ground.

### Is Bakewell Recreation Ground good for children?

Yes, Bakewell Recreation Ground is listed as good for children.

### Is Bakewell Recreation Ground indoors or outdoors?

Bakewell Recreation Ground is mainly outdoors.

### What ages is Bakewell Recreation Ground suitable for?

Bakewell Recreation Ground suits all ages.

### Is Bakewell Recreation Ground wheelchair accessible?

Bakewell Recreation Ground has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

### Is there parking at Bakewell Recreation Ground?

Yes: free car park, paid car park and paid street parking.

### How do I contact Bakewell Recreation Ground?

Call Bakewell Recreation Ground on +44 1629 761215.

## More near Bakewell Recreation Ground

### Hotels & B&Bs nearby

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