# Riverside Park Chester-le-Street — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This expansive parkland offers families a fantastic splash pad alongside extensive play zones, scenic walking trails and beautiful gardens, plus handy facilities including refreshments, parking and accessible amenities. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chester-le-street/attractions/riverside-park-chester-le-street (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Riverside Park Chester-le-Street Riverside South Sports Pavilion [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1720057057526757410&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Marina Lice](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112515255062675985085) **In short:** Riverside Park Chester-le-Street is a park in Chester-le-Street, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3,145 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Riverside Park Chester-le-Street This expansive parkland offers families a fantastic splash pad alongside extensive play zones, scenic walking trails and beautiful gardens, plus handy facilities including refreshments, parking and accessible amenities. ## What's nearby - Chester-Le-Street Amateur Rowing Club 300m away - Chester-le-Street Golf Club 350m away - Bannatyne Health Club Chester-Le-Street 400m away - Banks Homes Riverside 500m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 8:30 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 [Frances Wong](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108743237118950974458/reviews) ★★★★★ Decent size park with plenty of space to walk about. Lots of different trails: along the river, up in the green grass area and a secret garden for some quiet time and a bowling green. Good for kids bikes as well. Toilet clean and good to have a cafe and ice cream van nearby 😋 Not too many swans but lots of ducks and water looks quite clean · via Google [Megan Paterson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114788640766486222054/reviews) ★★★★★ Love this park, can spend a full day here. Splash park gets extremely busy so bear this in mind · via Google [Doctors Desk](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113640590747880565131/reviews) ★★★★★ Amazing place to view ،we enjoyed boating... Toilets available Icecream in square Halal food available , we ate from Greggs · via Google [Writers Black](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104621021068909470227/reviews) ★★★★★ If fantastic little place that has a park for the kids a coffee for the family and incredible walks. Not far away from the town centre either and the park has a Croquet pitch which is fantastic. The parking is cheap and very safe, it is patrolled by wardens Who seem pretty decent. I’d put the wrong reg number down and instead of giving me a fine the guy gave me the nod to re-buy. Nice guy… · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487e7c7ce19f632b:0x17dedec7d3493822!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this park offers a wide variety of activities for all ages, including a splash park, playground, skate park, and ample green space. They also highlight the convenient on-site cafe, clean restrooms, and reasonable parking fees. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained gardens and scenic riverside walks, perfect for spotting wildlife. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3PL [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.8537302%2C-1.5620971) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (3,145 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Chester-le-Street [More attractions in Chester-le-Street](https://staycation.co.uk/chester-le-street/attractions) ★ 4.6 (3,145 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/3338/Riverside-Park-Chester-le-Street?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0191 389 0986](tel:01913890986) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chester-le-Street **Postcode** DH3 3PL **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6WVC3Q+F5 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487e7c7ce19f632b:0x17dedec7d3493822!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e7c7ce19f632b:0x17dedec7d3493822!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487e7c7ce19f632b:0x17dedec7d3493822!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chester-le-Street Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, Riverside Park Chester-le-Street is listed as good for children. ### Is Riverside Park Chester-le-Street indoors or outdoors? Riverside Park Chester-le-Street is mainly outdoors. ### What ages is Riverside Park Chester-le-Street suitable for? Riverside Park Chester-le-Street suits all ages. ### Is Riverside Park Chester-le-Street wheelchair accessible? Riverside Park Chester-le-Street has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Riverside Park Chester-le-Street? Yes: paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Riverside Park Chester-le-Street? Call Riverside Park Chester-le-Street on +44 300 123 7070. ## Stay near Riverside Park Chester-le-Street [Holiday cottages nearby 148](https://staycation.co.uk/near/riverside-park-chester-le-street/cottages) [Campsites nearby 21](https://staycation.co.uk/near/riverside-park-chester-le-street/camping) [Hotels and B&Bs nearby 10](https://staycation.co.uk/near/riverside-park-chester-le-street/hotels) ## More near Riverside Park Chester-le-Street ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Lumley Castle Hotel ★ 4.5 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chester-le-street/hotels/lumley-castle-hotel) - [The Lambton Worm ★ 4.2 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chester-le-street/hotels/the-lambton-worm) - [Travelodge Chester-le-Street ★ 4.1 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chester-le-street/hotels/travelodge-chester-le-street) - [Plawsworth Aparthotel ★ 4.7 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/hotels/plawsworth-aparthotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [North Lodge Cottage 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/north-lodge-cottage-uk39891) - [The Nutshell 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-nutshell-syk1098644) - [The Briar Rose 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sunderland/cottages/the-briar-rose-ukc589) - [Ouston Oasis Beamish 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/ouston-oasis-beamish-uk49093) ### Campsites nearby - [High Flatts Farm Certificated Site ★ 3.7 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/high-flatts-farm-certificated-site) - [Finchale Abbey Touring Park ★ 4.5 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/finchale-abbey-touring-park) - [Ash Vale Park ★ 5.0 · 3.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/ash-vale-park) - [Beamish Holiday Park ★ 3.8 · 3.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/beamish/camping/beamish-holiday-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Pineapple and Bears ★ 4.5 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/birtley/attractions/pineapple-and-bears) - [Dream Big Role Play Centre ★ 4.9 · 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions/dream-big-role-play-centre) - [Washington Leisure Centre ★ 3.8 · 3.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/washington-village/attractions/washington-leisure-centre) - [Adventure Valley ★ 4.4 · 3.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/attractions/adventure-valley)