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Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields

📍 New Malden, Greater London

★4.4(528 Google reviews)💰Free-$2đŸ‘ļAll ages

Well-equipped 2-hectare park in New Malden featuring a children's splash pool, tennis courts, mini golf, jungle gym, basketball area, and on-site cafe. Free entry with parking available.

✓ Splash pool✓ Tennis courts✓ Mini golf✓ Jungle gym✓ Free entry✓ Dog-friendly
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★★★★★Featured review by Gina Mattei

Did you attend the Wellness Fair at Sir Joseph Hood today? If not, you certainly missed out on a lovely event. There were quite a few stalls and the live entertainment was fabulous. Lots of yoga, and dancing with JV Dance Fitness bringing the event alive with his fantastic dance moves. Great entertainment had by all. If you haven't been down to Sir Joseph Hood, it's a 2 hectare park, with a lovely play area with a kiddies pool and picnic area. There is also a small Putt Putt course (Mini Golf) and a soft play area. Dogs are welcome, so you don't have to leave your best friend at home.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

A well-rounded free park that works for families across a wide age range. The splash pool is the headline draw on warm days, tennis and mini golf suit older children, and the jungle gym keeps younger ones occupied. Booking tennis courts online in advance avoids disappointment on busy weekends.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book tennis courts online in advance — they fill quickly on weekends and school holidays
⏰Mark your tennis balls before play to avoid mix-ups when multiple groups are on adjacent courts
đŸŽŸī¸The splash pool is the main draw on hot days — go early to secure a good spot
🚗Parking fills on busy days — consider arriving early or using nearby public transport

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
★★★★★

528 Google reviews

Excellent play and sports facilities55%
Splash pool on hot days25%
sparse parking12%
Occasional litter8%
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Gina Mattei

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Did you attend the Wellness Fair at Sir Joseph Hood today? If not, you certainly missed out on a lovely event. There were quite a few stalls and the live entertainment was fabulous. Lots of yoga, and dancing with JV Dance Fitness bringing the event alive with his fantastic dance moves. Great entertainment had by all. If you haven't been down to Sir Joseph Hood, it's a 2 hectare park, with a lovely play area with a kiddies pool and picnic area. There is also a small Putt Putt course (Mini Golf) and a soft play area. Dogs are welcome, so you don't have to leave your best friend at home.”

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Ben Lewis

8 months ago

★★★★★

“Have walked through this park numerous times on the way to work, children have played in the playground lots as well. Splash pool in the kids park is great for kids, especially on a hot day! Booked the tennis courts for the first time - really easy to book online, just bring tennis rackets and balls (mark your balls to avoid getting them mixed up with the serious amateurs and their 50 balls!)”

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Harry Lynch

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Cleaned regularly! Someone will always miss a bin 😞 and dogs poo will be left by a few ! Play park excellent, tennis courts getting a refurbishment , needs a coffee van and a bigger car park , good open space”

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fr92100

5 months ago

★★★★★

“Great swing park. Plenty of space and places to sit and watch your children play. Also has basket ball nets and tennis courts.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields spans 2 hectares and includes a children's splash pool, online-bookable tennis courts, mini golf, jungle gym, basketball nets, and open green space. An on-site cafe serves the park. The venue hosts community events including wellness fairs with live entertainment. Parking is on-site and the park accepts dogs.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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