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Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad

Riverside
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH3 3SJ

Tel: +44 03000 266 447

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**Currently closed following new government restrictions**

The splash pad is a state-of-the-art play facility which is free to use and suitable for families from toddlers to early teens. It is the only splash pad in County Durham and replaces the old paddling pool.

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    • TravelSandT
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      Fantastic park
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 26th July 2022
      Fantastic park. Has a splash play area. Open today 26th July so assume it will be open throughout holidays. Great play area entertained 6 and 9 year old. Splash play area was good although water was... Read full review
    • Ruthadie09
      Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
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      Fantastic for families
      4 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 30th August 2022
      Went today for the first time, excellent park. Plenty of car parking available and nice and easy to access. Car parking is 4 hours for about £2 (you can pay cash or pay on phone via the app which I... Read full review
    • CAMinConsett
      Consett, United Kingdom
      Great place to walk the dog
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 4th April 2023
      We went several times in March as this is a great park and it is possible to get in a good walk with the dog. The only down-side is that you have to pay for the parking. Read full review
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