Crap Towns / Washington / Parks
How many parks and playgrounds has Washington got?
OS maps 10 public parks and gardens in Washington (April 2026): 1.9 per 10,000 people, 24% lower than the typical town's 2.5. There are 20 play spaces, 3.9 per 10,000 people, 35% lower than the typical town's 6.0. 10.0% of its people live more than 400 metres from a park or play space, as the crow flies, 35% lower than the typical town's 15.5%.
| Measure | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| Public parks and gardens per 10,000 people | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Play spaces per 10,000 people | 3.9 | 6.0 |
| Square metres of public park per person | 11.5 | 4.5 |
| People more than 400 metres from a park or play space | 10.0% | 15.5% |
| Town | Distance | % more than 400 metres from a park |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 6.8 km | 30.8 |
| Fence Houses | 6.9 km | 27.2 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 6.5 km | 25.2 |
| Chester-le-Street | 6.8 km | 22.0 |
| Boldon Colliery | 6.2 km | 13.5 |
| Birtley | 4.1 km | 11.4 |
| Gateshead | 5.7 km | 10.2 |
| Washington | – | 10.0 |
| Jarrow | 7.7 km | 9.9 |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 6.8 km | 8.3 |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 4.7 km | 3.9 |
| The typical town | – | 15.5 |