Beckenham Park Playground is a playground at 52 Palatine Terrace, St Martins, Christchurch 8022, rated 4.8 from 6 Google reviews. It has a balance beam, swings, a multi-play structure, a rocktopus and a block wall, with toilets on site. Reviewers mention shade under large trees, picnic tables, and toilets close by, but one says the gravel paths make scooters hard to use.
A large playground in a sports park is judged on its shade, the surface under the equipment and how easily children and buggies can move between areas. Gravel paths can be hard going for scooters and buggies, so it helps to plan the route before you go. Older equipment can have uneven slides or worn surfaces, so check these before young children climb. Parents often choose a spot with shaded picnic tables, so visits can stretch into a longer afternoon.
For a shaded play stop on Palatine Terrace in St Martins, Beckenham Park Playground is worth a visit.