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Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park

Elsfield Way, Oxford, OX2 8NP, GB

Rating: 4.6 ★ (1789 ratings)

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Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park is Oxford's largest public green space, encompassing over 42 hectares in the city's northern reaches. This expansive park offers a delightful blend of traditional English charm and natural beauty, featuring ornamental gardens, serene wildflower meadows, and tranquil wooded areas, all interconnected by well-maintained paths. Its character is one of welcoming inclusivity, providing a peaceful escape from urban life while offering a vibrant atmosphere with plenty to see and do for all ages.

The park boasts a wide array of highlights and engaging activities. Visitors can enjoy a ride on the miniature railway, which operates seasonally, or explore the three dedicated children's play areas, complete with a popular sandpit and a splash feature during warmer months. Sports enthusiasts are well catered for with football pitches, tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, a skate park, and outdoor table tennis tables. Additionally, a miniature golf course provides family-friendly entertainment, and the park is home to a duck pond, an aviary, and the San Remo cafe for refreshments.

This versatile park is perfectly suited for families seeking a full day out, sports lovers looking for active pursuits, and nature enthusiasts desiring a peaceful stroll amidst varied flora and fauna. Its comprehensive facilities and diverse landscape make it an ideal location for picnics, leisurely walks along the Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile, or more energetic activities like the weekly 5k parkrun. Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park consistently appeals to a wide demographic, offering recreation, relaxation, and a genuine connection with nature throughout the year.

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Opening Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours

Contact

+44 1865 249811

Comments

Chris Shayler
21 Jul 2026
5.0 ★
Lovely park with a splash area and play area for the kids, lovely trees to get shade in the sun, big grassy areas for a kick about. Public parking and toilets. Went for a picnic and had a great time
Suzelle Kuhn
25 May 2026
5.0 ★
First time we went and I already regretted not going sooner with our 4year old. You can get duck feed from the little shop to feed the ducks by the pond. The slash pool is lovely (although not too much space seating wise) it's a great hit for the kids. Even the playground is really lovely. There's miniature golf and a miniature train. Just double check as the train only goes on certain dates and usually starts at 13h00. There are toilets and a little shop for food, drinks and ice cream. If you want a lovely little day out to have a bit of a stroll, enjoy nature and let those little feet burn off some energy, it's definitely the place to be the 🙂
TL
19 Apr 2026
5.0 ★
Gorgeous park with everything you might want. There are two playgrounds, a duck pond, minigolf, a café, a beach volleyball pitch, an affordable mini train to ride, a little water adventure place for summer... But also a more wooded area where especially kids can get a sense of adventure, jumping over streams and staying still enough for the rabbits to dare come out of their hiding places.
In short: Whatever you might be looking for in a park: Cutteslowe has it. And the best thing: Only locals know about it. So it will be full on summer weekends, but most of the time, it's just nice.
Karl Cocklin
3 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
First time visiting this Park with our Granddaughter.... Looking forward to returning there in the summer..... Lots to see and do for children especially... Recommend a visit
Josh
23 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
This is an absolutely brilliant park. It's really big and has a pond, play area, mini golf, sports field, and even a railway. I'd highly recommend it! Perfect day out with kids especially if you pick a day when the train is running
Lorraine Kashdan
24 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
An amazing park with loads to do. In summer on a Sunday there's a mini train ride. Other than that it is free tennis courts, basketball, adventure playground, normal playground and wet pools. Lots of space to bring a ball or frisbee for free play. A gym, a cafe and in summer an ice cream van. Easy to use with a wheelchair in summer and keep to paths in wet weather.

My only criticism of the park is on exit you enter the A road with virtually no lead up. So pretty scary!
Sam Powell
13 Jan 2026
4.0 ★
A lovely place to enjoy on the sunshine 🌞 I met a friend and her 2 little ones. They were very happy in the park and sand pit. Didnt venture to the splash pad on this occasion but lots of families having fun. A little food outlet, slightly pricey- so take a picnic and then enjoy an ice cream or cold drink. A great place to meet up with family and friends. Beautiful gardens and pond area with plenty of benches. Easy to park and not expensive. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again.
mei cheung
12 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Amazing park, cheap parking , lovely for Sunday outing with two children ages 3-8years old. We love feeding the ducks and having a picnic whilst bird watching. Best part is they’re are Plenty of benches for people to sit. 2 great playgrounds.
Farouq S. Aldilaijan
13 Oct 2025
5.0 ★
A large and comfortable park to relax in. We walked to the Cutteslowe Park Pond, where we saw ducks, gooses and other birds. There are plenty of chairs, sitting on them is relaxing to the soul and mind. The atmosphere is very beautiful and the birds come to you to take the birds’ food you throw to them. Relaxing, bird watching and a beautiful atmosphere, what more do we need?
Pablo Ibanez
17 Aug 2025
5.0 ★
This park is awesome for a day out with kids! It really has everything: a sandbox, a pond with ducks, swans and other birds, a kids’ play area, and big grassy spaces where you can have a picnic. There are also ice creams and burgers on sale, but I’d recommend bringing your own picnic and just grabbing an ice cream there. Lots of sunny and shady spots to choose from.
If you go without kids, you can play tennis on the courts or even enjoy the two beach volleyball courts.
There are two main entrances.
The only things that could be improved are the public toilets and the drinking fountain tap, which doesn’t work very well.
Super recommended for sunny spring and summer days!

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