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Spielplatz Flöz Zollverein

11 Reviews
Flöz Zollverein 12, 45141 Essen
Swing

“The Flöz Zollverein playground in Essen is a popular and well-maintained place for children of all ages. With a variety of play equipment, including a popular seesaw and an exciting swing, the playground offers a lot of fun and variety. The positive atmosphere and loving design make it an ideal meeting point for families. Reviews praise the cleanliness and the effort put into the design of the playground. A perfect place to enjoy outdoor leisure time.”

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Spielplatz Friedrich-Küpper-Weg

64 Reviews
Friedrich-Küpper-Weg 92, 45239 Essen
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“The playground on Friedrich-Küpper-Weg in Essen is a child-friendly place with a rating of 4.7/5. It offers a variety of play equipment, including a slide, a climbing frame, and a zip line, suitable for children of all ages. The quiet location and shady spots make it ideal for family outings, while adjacent forest areas provide additional play opportunities. The playground is well-maintained and is also suitable for events like summer festivals.”

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Spielplatz Brosweg

61 Reviews
Brosweg 26, 45239 Essen
SwingShaded areasSlideToilets

“The Brosweg playground in Essen is a child-friendly place known for its cleanliness and well-maintained play equipment. With a rating of 4.7/5, it offers a variety of play opportunities for children of all ages. Parents appreciate the pleasant community and regular events such as barbecues and Easter bonfires. Additionally, there are shaded areas and restrooms that make the visit comfortable. The playground is ideal for families looking for a safe and diverse place to play.”

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Spielplatz Schnutenhausstraße

45 Reviews
Schnutenhausstraße, 45136 Essen
SwingShaded areas

“The playground Schnutenhausstraße in Essen is a child-friendly place with a rating of 4.6/5. It offers a variety of interesting play equipment and generous shaded areas that invite play both in summer and winter. Particularly noteworthy is the double swing, which allows parents and children to swing together. The playground is ideal for families and provides a picturesque backdrop in autumn. Additionally, children can even go sledding in winter, making it a year-round destination.”

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Spielplatz Walpurgistal

94 Reviews
Im Walpurgistal 104, 45136 Essen
Swing

“The Walpurgistal playground in Essen is a child-friendly place that offers families a variety of play options. With a slide, a climbing house, swings, and a seesaw, there is something for every child. Additionally, there is a basketball and soccer corner as well as a table tennis table. The well-maintained facility is ideal for a picnic in the summer. Despite minor drawbacks such as unpleasant odors in certain areas, the playground is generally perceived as clean and inviting.”

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Siepental

530 Reviews
Lanterstraße 31, 45136 Essen
ToiletsSwing

“Siepental is a child-friendly place in Essen, ideal for families and nature lovers. With a rating of 4.5/5, this location offers a peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxing walks. The playground is particularly suitable for children and is well-received. The surroundings are clean and well-maintained, with plenty of benches to sit and relax. Additionally, mobile toilets are available, making the visit comfortable. Many visitors appreciate the nature and the opportunity to unwind.”

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Spielplatz Siepental

313 Reviews
Lanterstraße 31, 45136 Essen
SwingOutdoor playgroundSlideToilets

“The Siepental playground is a beautiful, nature-oriented place that appeals to both children and parents. With a variety of play equipment, including a slide, a zip line, and table tennis tables, it offers plenty of variety. The clear layout ensures that the playground is not overcrowded. Additionally, there are Dixi toilets available for extra hygiene. Occasionally, a friendly ice cream vendor visits the area, making the atmosphere even more pleasant. Ideal for a picnic or a relaxed afternoon with the family.”

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Abenteuerspielplatz

76 Reviews
Kettwig, 45219 Essen
SwingSlideToiletsKiosk

“The adventure playground in Kettwig, Essen, is a child-friendly place with a variety of play options for all age groups. With an overall rating of 4.4/5, the area offers a well-maintained environment featuring a slide, swings, a climbing frame, a sandbox, and a soccer field. The facility is clean and well-kept, making it an ideal spot for families. There are also restrooms and a kiosk for snacks and drinks. Although the playground is particularly recommended for younger children, there are some restrictions for the soccer field.”

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Stadtgarten

3,021 Reviews
Brunnenstraße 21, 45128 Essen
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“The Stadtgarten in Essen is a beautiful, child-friendly park that is ideal for family outings. With a spacious playground and shady spots, the garden offers a relaxed atmosphere for playing and exploring. Its central location allows for quick access to the Philharmonic and the Aalto Theater. Annual events like the wine festival, featuring local winemakers and live music, are particularly popular. The Stadtgarten is easily reachable, just a 15-minute walk from the main train station.”

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Spielhaus im Grugapark

24 Reviews
Rüttenscheid, 45131 Essen
Swing

“The playhouse in Grugapark in Essen is a child-friendly place that offers both indoor and outdoor areas. With water games, slides, swings, and climbing frames, it is an ideal spot for children to play and have fun. The facility is attractively designed and also provides restrooms, including a changing table. However, there are reports of cleanliness issues, particularly indoors, which tarnish the overall impression.”

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Spielplatz Hedwigstr.

64 Reviews
Hedwigstraße 36, 45130 Essen
SwingShaded areasSlide

“The Hedwigstraße playground in Essen is a centrally located, child-friendly place with a rating of 4.3/5. It offers a variety of standard play equipment, including a slide and two swings, as well as a spacious sandbox. The surroundings are quiet, as the playground is surrounded by obstacles for cyclists. There are plenty of benches for parents and table tennis tables. However, it lacks special play equipment and the area is mostly paved, which limits play value. Cleanliness could be improved, as there is occasionally litter such as alcohol bottles and cigarettes.”

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Spielplatz Hattingswiese

134 Reviews
Hattingswiese, 45277 Essen
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“The Hattingswiese playground in Essen is one of the most beautiful and largest of its kind, covering a total area of 5000 square meters. It offers a variety of play equipment, including a slide, and numerous shaded areas for relaxation. The well-maintained and partly new play equipment is overseen by dedicated playground sponsors. At a recent playground festival, there were numerous activities for all age groups, including a bouncy castle, face painting, Bobbycar races, as well as waffles and sausages, which were very popular among visitors.”

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Spielplatz Grüne Mitte

108 Reviews
45127, Stadtkern
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“The Grüne Mitte playground offers a variety of play equipment for children of different age groups. Particularly noteworthy is the climbing tower with a long slide that provides great fun. Its central location at Limbecker Platz makes it easily accessible, while the green surroundings create a pleasant atmosphere. The cleanliness is acceptable, but there is a lack of shaded areas, both for children and seating. On some days, there may be unpleasant incidents nearby, which can affect usage. Overall, it is a nice place to play and relax.”

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Spielplatz - Am Bernewäldchen

36 Reviews
Am Bernewäldchen 1, 45128 Essen
Swing

“The playground Am Bernewäldchen in Essen is a popular spot for families, offering a beautiful grassy area and some play equipment. The location by the Berne spring creates a pleasant atmosphere, while the singing of birds and the surrounding nature invite visitors to linger. However, the noise from the nearby main road can be a drawback for some visitors. Despite this challenge, the playground is a great meeting place for children and parents who want to enjoy nature.”

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Playgrounds in Essen

14Playgrounds·4.4Average rating·14× Swing·7× Slide·6× Shaded areas

Top rated

Spielplatz Flöz Zollverein 5.0Spielplatz Friedrich-Küpper-Weg 4.7Spielplatz Brosweg 4.7

Playgrounds in Essen

Essen offers families a diverse selection of playgrounds for children of all ages. From small neighborhood playgrounds with swings and slides to large adventure playgrounds with climbing frames and water features – families in Essen will find the perfect playground for every occasion.

Many playgrounds in Essen offer additional amenities like shaded areas, toilets and nearby cafés. Parents can relax while children play safely.

Bambini Maps helps you find the best playgrounds in Essen – with details on equipment, family reviews and photos.

Playground FAQs

How many playgrounds are there in Essen?+
There are currently 14 playgrounds listed on Bambini Maps in Essen, with details on equipment like slides, swings and water features.
What equipment do playgrounds in Essen have?+
Playgrounds in Essen offer: Swing (14×), Slide (7×), Shaded areas (6×), Toilets (4×), Outdoor playground (3×), Kiosk (1×). Based on reviews from families.
Which are the best playgrounds in Essen?+
The best-rated playgrounds in Essen are: Spielplatz Flöz Zollverein (5.0/5), Spielplatz Friedrich-Küpper-Weg (4.7/5), Spielplatz Brosweg (4.7/5).
Where can I find playgrounds in Essen with swings and slides?+
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