Upper Hale Recreation Ground

Upper Hale Recreation Ground is a straightforward local park rather than a big-ticket attraction. Reviews mention a play park, tennis courts, basketball courts, football area and space for cricket, picnics and dog walks. For families, the best bit is the range: younger children have a play park, while older ones can kick a ball around or use the courts. It also sounds well kept, easy to park at, and fenced off from dogs in the play area, which is always reassuring when you’ve got toddlers in tow. What it doesn’t seem to offer is much in the way of facilities or frills. There’s no mention of a café, toilets or baby-changing, so this is more of a pack-a-snack-and-go place. It’s a solid community green, not a destination you’d drive miles for.