Hemsworth Water Park & Playworld

I find myself in something of a quandary. I value the provision of these islands of nature greatly and will always defend them from the encroaching urban sprawl but I find that I cannot get very excited about Hemsworth Water Park, Nice enough lakes and the ducks were very duck-​like, the grass was probably just as green as any other park and the children’s play area as clean and well maintained as the best of them but the other play area which is rather grandly called Playworld was locked up thereby saving us a few quid for an experience we could get for free in any half decent public park.
I left with the feeling that I had wasted fuel driving to Hemsworth as there are better parks much nearer to where I live.

I’m doing it again; I must get to the water. I am a Gremlin. I need to multiply and water is my savour. In that case I could do a lot worse than Hemsworth Water Park and Play World.
Now this badger has two lakes; the largest lake is available for pedalo rides and has sandy beaches; the smallest lake is in a more secluded area to attract wildlife. It’s perfect if you want to do a Freddie Flintoff and fool around for a while. It’s also ideal to see some great things of interest in this beautiful world we have around us. I’m going all John Lennon on you now. You’ve also got loads of grassed areas and picnics are no problem either (except the fact it’s always freezing and wet in England).
Then throw in the Play World bit. This is where I need to fall back and remind myself that I’m not a child any more. For «real» kids though it’s got with a tower slide, climbing frames, a toddler’s sandpit area and a miniature railway. Toot toot.
Once again I’ve found you a corking day out with a difference but do check what is open if you go before the Easter holidays. You have been warned.

This really is a very large park and is great fun in the summer. There is a great lake, where all the kids paddle /​play in the sand. You can hire pedaloes too.
There is a good play area which you pay a small

An absolutely amazing place to spend the day with the kids. A big adventure playground with a massive slide, a seperate area for the little ones that’s basically a big sandpit with a playground in it, you can easily spend a few hours in the playground and at £1 per child it represents amazing value.
There are two lakes next to the play area, one for fishing the other for boating/​pedalos, there is also a great little beach for sandcastle building and paddling. And duck feeding
The attached café/​pub serve the usual range of snack bar far and is pretty reasonable priced, usually there’s a couple of ice cream vans dotted about.
All in all a good day out for those with kids. Or if you like fishing.