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Gloucester Park

Gloucester Park is a busy and popular 11-hectare open space located close to the city centre and is the city's premier park.

  • Formal sports facilities, Gloucester City Winget Cricket Club and Gloucester Spa Bowling Club
  • Informal sports, table tennis table, basketball, skate park and multi-use games area at Baker's Field (just across Trier Way)
  • Children's play area, seasonal café, toilets (including accessible toilet via RADAR key) and baby changing facilities
  • Surfaced footpaths and seating throughout the park
  • Bandstand, flower beds, mature trees, memorial garden and aviary*
  • Orienteering course
  • Historic statues and monuments
  • Pedestrian access points at Spa Road, Trier Way, Montpellier
  • Located off Park Road in Westgate ward, GL1 1LY
  • Bus routes 7, 9 and 63 run past the park (Trier Way), with other city centre services passing close by.

*The day to day care of the birds in the aviary is the responsibility of the full time park keeper. The vet visits twice a year to carry out health checks and at other times if there is a problem with the birds. 

Formerly part of the 1815 Spa Pleasure Grounds, Gloucester Park was created by the City Corporation in 1848 and further extended to its current size in 1862. Located in a conservation area, the park contains many historic features, including statues of Robert Raikes and Queen Anne.

The park hosts many cultural, sporting and charity events throughout the year. It is available to hire for your event, please contact city.events@gloucester.gov.uk for more information.

Visiting Gloucester Park

Gloucester Park is located off Park Road in the City’s Westgate Ward, GL1 1LY. There are pedestrian access points at Spa Road, Trier Way, Montpellier and Park Road.  Bus routes 7, 9 and 63 run past the park (Trier Way), with other city centre services passing close by.