Woodland family play trail at Sheffield Park

There are loads of den building materials in our woodland playtrail

A short stroll across the parkland brings you to our natural woodland play trail. Set in an enclosed woodland copse called Ringwood Toll, you can build a den, climb trees or sit on one of the story-telling chairs and let your imagination run wild. See if you can find the see-saw, slack line and stepping stones.

Meet the green man

Our green man greets you at the entrance to the play trail. Venture inside the Ringwood Toll and you will find more examples of wood carvings created by local craftsmen.

The green man at the entrance to Ringwood Toll
Sheffield Park green man portrait
The green man at the entrance to Ringwood Toll


Where is the play trail?

Follow the wooden sign post from the kissing gate opposite the car park. Head across the parkland, through a gate and beyond where another sign will point you left and into Ringwood Toll where the play trail is located.

Stepping stones along the natural play trail
Sheffield Park playtrail
Stepping stones along the natural play trail


What will you find in our play trail?

*New from 14 August 2021* Launching this summer are our new orienteering trails. In partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund and British Orienteering, our child-friendly trails are easy to follow and start at Ringwood Toll. Download the map or ask for one in reception.

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Stepping stone logs
Upright log climbing wall
Dens and den building materials
Storytelling chair circle
Paths to explore
Wood carvings