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Orchard Head Play Area

Orchard Head Play Area

Orchard Head Play Area offers a vibrant space in Pontefract where children can enjoy slides and outdoor fun.

About

Orchard Head Play Area provides a dedicated outdoor space for children in Pontefract, offering a range of equipment for active fun. The playground is often highlighted by visitors for its main slide, which proves popular with younger guests. While a beloved community spot, like many public areas, it occasionally receives feedback regarding general upkeep, reflecting its frequent use by local families.

Designed with youthful energy in mind, the play area features various elements to keep children entertained, from climbing frames to swings. It serves as a convenient local spot for families looking to let their little ones burn off some energy in a free, open-air setting, making it a valuable asset for the community.

Visiting Information

Orchard Head Play Area is open daily, typically from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, with Sunday hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The play area benefits from a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all. As a public outdoor facility, there are no payment requirements for entry.

3.8

from 24 reviews

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Showing 5 of 24 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
4 years ago

Beautyful Playground for children. The slide is The attraction of the park.great place for bring your children

Anonymous
3/5
a year ago

Unfortunately a lot of damages happen often, the play area is lovely but you'll find pieces of trash or broken bottles due to poor adults and teenagers. Great for young children WHEN clean, but with bins on site this comes down to the people themselves and unfortunately a lot of folks are not up to par...

Anonymous
4/5
3 years ago

There are too many shards of glass.

Anonymous
3/5
3 years ago

Used to be good but ruined by off road biking and quads. My grandson was nearly taken out by one as he went to the top of the slide.

Anonymous
1/5
3 years ago

Usually we love taking our child to this park,unfortunately this time there were teens/kids on little motorbikes making a racket and destroying the playground,who would buy kids these bikes and not even watch what they get up to with them?,they didn't care there were children around just enjoyed trying to destroy the park,they didn't buy the bikes themselves so the parents are to blame for being so irresponsible,they were all over the place on the road aswell,no helmets or anything,an accident waiting to happen and no respect,no parents around watching there kids on these bikes,should be illegal,wouldn't go here again,it isn't safe for little ones with kids like that around

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📍 Pontefract WF8 2NJ, UK

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Pontefract WF8 2NJ, UK

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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