Playgrounds in Manchester.

KidMap maps 161 playgrounds inside the city limits of Manchester, United Kingdom. See where they are, filter by what they have, and get directions before you leave home or the hotel.

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Map of Manchester: the city boundary and a dot for each of its 161 playgrounds. — Every dot is a playground on the KidMap map. City boundary © OpenStreetMap contributors.

161playgrounds on the map

17equipment types to filter by

56countries on the same map

Families mark the equipment.

The location of every playground in Manchester comes from open map data. What each one has (swings, a sandbox, a fence, shade, a toilet nearby) is still being filled in, one visit at a time. Been there? Mark what you found in KidMap and help the next family.

A day out in Manchester.

Find one that fits

Filter the map by 17 kinds of equipment, from baby swings and a fenced area to water play, shade and a toilet.

Get there

Open any playground for its details and photos, then start directions from where you are.

Keep the good ones

Save favourites and mark the playgrounds you have visited. Up to 3 favourites are free.

Questions about Manchester

How many playgrounds are there in Manchester?

KidMap maps 161 playgrounds inside the city limits of Manchester. Coverage follows the open data available for Manchester, so a small playground can still be missing.

Where does the playground data for Manchester come from?

From OpenStreetMap and public open data, combined into one map, plus what families add in the app. Every source and its licence is listed on the KidMap data sources page.

Can I use KidMap in Manchester as a visitor?

Yes. The map is not tied to where you live, and browsing needs no account, so you can open KidMap in Manchester the same way you would at home.

Is KidMap free?

Yes. The map, search, filters, directions, playground details and photos are free. Optional Premium removes ads and adds extra convenience features.

Is there an Android version?

No. KidMap is available for iPhone only.

Figures from the KidMap dataset of 10 October 2026, counted inside the Manchester boundary in OpenStreetMap.