Basford Community Play Area

The giant slide is genuinely the star of the show here — kids who were nervous about it one visit are racing back up the steps the next. It’s a solid community park that clearly gets looked after, which isn’t something you can say about every playground in Stoke. There’s a basketball court if you fancy a kickaround, plus exercise equipment for the adults who want to feel virtuous while the little ones run riot. Good for all ages, honestly — you’ll see everyone from toddlers to teenagers making use of it.