What is Playful Park?
Playful Park is bursting into Coronation Park this summer with a brand-new painted floor mural packed with games for all ages + a whole season of events to encourage play, from making-workshops and play-in-a-days to busking, sports days and even a giant-sized street procession! Whether you're racing the clock, cheering on a mate, or just hanging out by the lake, there's something for everyone - little kids, big kids, parents and grandparents.
Join us at the park from 26th July to 2nd September.
Noughts & Crosses
Two players take turns marking X or O on our 3×3 grid in the middle. First to get three in a row (across, down, or diagonal) wins. If all squares fill with no line, it’s a draw.
Twizzler
Spin the dial to see which hand or foot goes on which coloured spot. Players must keep at least one hand and one foot on the playing area at all times. Last player still standing (not fallen or touching the floor with an elbow/knee) wins.
Chess
Two players move alternately. Each piece moves differently (pawns forward, rooks/castles straight lines, bishops diagonals, knights in an L, queen any direction, king one square any direction). Capture opponents’ pieces by landing on their square. Win by checkmate – trapping the opponent’s king so it can’t escape capture.
Draughts
Played on the dark squares of the board only. Pieces move diagonally forward one square at a time, capturing by jumping over an opponent’s piece into an empty square beyond. Reaching the far row “kings” a piece (put another counter on top), letting it move diagonally backwards too. Win by capturing all the opponent’s pieces or blocking them from moving.
Four in a Row
Two players take turns placing counters on a flat grid, one per turn. First to line up four counters in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) wins.
Domino Toppling
Stand domino shape tiles on end in a line, close enough together that each one knocks over the next. Push the first domino to start the chain reaction and watch it topple all the way to the end.
Who did what?
Playful Park 2026 Events
Play It Again!
11am–3pm, 18th July
Turn plastic into games for the new floor mural, with One Blue Eye.
Bunting Bonanza!
11am–3pm, 25th July
Make colourful bunting to decorate the park for summer.
Ready Steady Play!
from 11am, 26th July
The big Playful Park launch — play the giant mural, race the light-up track, and kick off a summer of free family fun.
The Big Scribble
11am–3pm, 5th August
Grab the chalks — the whole park is your canvas.
Play in a Day: The Musical!
6th August
Team up with the Minack Theatre and write, rehearse and perform a musical — all in one day.
Games for Good: SW Cornwall Games Expo
8th–9th August
A weekend of gaming groups, vendors and play, hosted with Roll the Dice.
Busk It!
from 1pm, 16th August
Local musicians and young talent from The Basement take to the busking spot.
Wake the Giant! The Lost Giants
11am–3pm, 28th August (procession 3pm)
Craft instruments, dress a giant, then join the noisy, colourful procession around the lake.
Family Sports Day
1–3pm, 30th August
Old-school family sports day fun for all ages.
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