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Farnborough Recreation Ground/Tugmutton Common

📍 Orpington, Greater London

★4.4(143 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Large open green space in Orpington combining playground equipment with rope climbing and slides, an outdoor gym for adults, cricket practice nets, and generous room for ball games and dog walking.

✓ Large open space✓ Outdoor gym✓ Cricket nets✓ Dog friendly✓ Free parking✓ Good for older kids
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★★★★★Featured review by Laura F.

Very nice green space with playground for kids, gym area and lots of space to walk, play sports and take your dog for sports.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best suited for families with children aged 5 and over who can use rope climbing and slide equipment independently, plus parents who want outdoor exercise alongside them. The outdoor gym lets adults work out as kids play.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring a ball or frisbee — the large open space is ideal for games and the equipment alone may not hold toddlers long
⏰Use the outdoor gym as children play on nearby equipment
đŸŽŸī¸Cricket nets suit older children and adults for sports practice
🚗Dog-friendly throughout the park grounds

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

143 Google reviews

Spacious green open space45%
Playground and gym facilities35%
sparse options for toddlers20%
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Laura F.

a year ago

★★★★★

“Very nice green space with playground for kids, gym area and lots of space to walk, play sports and take your dog for sports.”

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Zeynep

8 years ago

★★★★★

“Its very nice park. It has lovely playground for kids as well.”

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Devender Koppula

6 years ago

★★★★★

“If you want to give a break for kids from continuously watching/playing on digital devices, you can take them to this play area..they can enjoy rope clmbing and slide..you have some open fixed gym equipment as well..”

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Deborah Baker

2 years ago

★★★★★

“It could do with another piece of equipment for toddlers. One tiny slide only holds their attention for a short while. But the park is great and in a lovely setting”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Farnborough Recreation Ground spans a wide green expanse next to Orpington Hospital, offering free access to playground equipment including rope climbing frames and slides, a fixed outdoor gym area, and cricket practice facilities. The open space suits ball sports, dog walking, and general family outdoor time. Free parking is available on site. Equipment skews toward older children — one small slide serves younger toddlers.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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