Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park

Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park is the largest park in Oxford. It is located in the far north of the city. Location map.

There are regular bus services to the park, run by the Oxford Bus Company (routes 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 7D) and Stagecoach (17, 17A and 17C). The postcode for the park is OX2 8NP (Northern end) or OX2 7XD in the South.

Park Opening Times

Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park is open 24 hours a day.

Car Parking

There are two car parks for Cutteslowe and Sunnymead park. One is at the north end of the park on Harbord Road. The other is at the south end of the park, off the A40 (heading towards Headington).

Please visit our Car Park Charges page for details of parking charges at the Harbord Road car park.

Green Flag Award Winner

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Park was recently awarded a Green Flag Award by the Civic Trust.

The Green Flag Award is the national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales. The award scheme began in 1996 as a means of recognising and rewarding the best green spaces in the country.

What can I do there?

• Cool off in the paddling pool (open Saturday 23 July - Sunday 4 September 2011)
• Use the 18 control orienteering course (maps available at the kiosk)
• Use the two children's play areas
• Book the football pitches or cricket square
• Sit by the duck pond
• Ride the trains on the Cutteslowe Park Miniature Railway (March - October. See timetable below. Operated by The City of Oxford Society of Model Engineers Ltd.) 
• Admire the ornamental flower beds and wild flower areas
• Skate the concrete skate park with ramps and grind rail
• Play football or basketball in the street sports site
• Use the ping pong table
• Play Miniature Golf (hire clubs at the kiosk)
• Play on the outdoor Tennis Courts (book at the kiosk)
• You can catch a Balloon flight from Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park with Adventure Balloons or Cameron Flights between April and October.

For more information download the leaflet below:

Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park leaflet (339kB PDF)

New play area now open

The new play area at Cutteslowe Park is open in time for the Easter weekend.

Work has been completed on transforming an old disused bowls green within the park into a brand new children's play area.

The play area will officially be opened later in the year, but we wanted children of all ages to enjoy both the new and existing play areas over the Easter holidays.

The new play area is targeted at older children and offers the following facilities:

• sandpit
• timber climbing frame and slide
• zip-wire
• undulating groundworks down to the meandering stream
• new boardwalk, footpaths and more seating for parents and families.

It is located next to the kiosk, and the toilets, adjacent to the younger children's area and miniature golf.

Images of new play area - March 2012

Parks Satisfaction Survey

Take part in our parks satisfaction survey on our consultation pages.

Cutteslowe Park Miniature Railway

The railway is owned and operated by the City of Oxford Society of Model Engineers Ltd. Visit the City of Oxford Society of Model Engineers website for further details.

For timetable details, please download the document below:

Miniature Railway Timetable 2012 (148kB PDF)

The City of Oxford Model Engineers Ltd. who operate the miniature railway in Cuttleslowe Park has been awarded money from the Big Lottery Fund for a purpose designed railway carriage for its elderly and disabled passengers. This carriage will carry both seated and wheelchair passengers.

Oxford parkrun

Oxford parkrun is a free weekly 5km event for runners of all standards.

It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run which can be whatever you want it to be, whether that's for fun or as part of a training plan.

It offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy Cutteslowe and Sunnymead park and get physically active.

Taking part is easy - just register in advance on the parkrun website by 6pm on the Friday before your first ever parkrun. The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once.

After the run, if you don't have to get off straight away, there will be the chance to socialise over a cup of tea or coffee at a nearby cafe, to swap stories about your run that day.

So whether you are a complete novice looking to get yourself started or a seasoned athlete wanting to use this as a part of your training schedule, you're welcome to come along and join us.

• When:  Every Saturday at 9am
• Where: Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park, Oxford
• More information and registration: parkrun website

Route and parking information (252kB PDF)

How can I get involved in the park?

If you are interested in having a more active say in the running of the park, or would like to get more involved in projects there, read about becoming a Friend of the Park.

If you would like to use the Community Room in the park, contact the North Oxford Association.

If you would like to plant a memorial tree in the park, please contact us.

What's planned for the future of the park?

Your views and suggestions help us to improve the park. Our plans for the future of the park are outlined in the management plan below:

Cutteslowe Park Management Plan (6810kB PDF)

This plan has recently been reviewed and updated. Please contact our Parks Development Officer 01865 252437 or email parks@oxford.gov.uk for more information.

Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park Management Plan Review (4888KB PDF)
Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park Management Plan Review Front Cover (230KB PDF)

Page last reviewed 10 April 2012