Rock Park — Attraction in North Devon

We were quite impressed on arriving at Rock park with the selection of play equipment available. Aside from the zip wire being broken (which is often the case in public parks anyway) the equipment was in pretty good condition and there was lots of seating for parents. There's also lovely views down the river which runs alongside it. There's a little brick building adjacent to the play area with toilets and a kiosk selling icecreams, hot and cold drinks, chocolates, sweets, crisps etc (all quite reasonably priced).

The only issue with this park is the parking. There's a single lane road around the side which cars park on - it was very busy so quite difficult to find a spot to park and then when it was time to leave we had to drive all the way to the end of the road to find somewhere to be able to turn around, then trying to get back out was a challenge as there were cars either also trying to leave and find somewhere to turn around, or just arriving a d looking for a parking space so we kept encountering cars coming the other way on this single lane road without anywhere to really pass...

Barnstaple's biggest park, large fields used for many local events such as football and cricket. There are cycle paths around the edge of the entire park, they are dual use, so for pedestrians as well. On the far side edge of the park the river Taw runs alongside.

There's is also a kids play park that is large enough to hold a variety of kids swings, climbing assemblies, roundabouts and even a small zip line!

There is parking along the road available along the length...

Large park area along the river Torridge has the usual play areas, basketball hoop (but no court) skatepark, large BMX dirt jumps, little BMX dirt track. There are also tennis courts and lawn bowls, but I believe they are club affiliated/need to book to be able to use. Public toilets are also in the park. 3hrs free parking along the road, and spaces up by the...