Open all year
6.7ha focal point park in Borehamwood.
The park has enjoyed a high level of investment in recent years, with several facilities predominately for teenagers, including a skate park, climbing boulder, teen shelter and the electronic DJ booth to play and mix songs straight from your mobile. These are known collectively as the Action Zone, to promote activity amongst young people.
A wide range of other facilites are offered, including community centre, café, toilets, two play areas, multi-sports court, seasonal pond and a cycleway.
The park was purchased in stages starting in 1888 and after the First World War a sewage works was constructed, although by the 1940/50s this was out of use and the area was used for landfill. Subsequently in the 1950/60s the area was turned into a public park with lakes which now form part of a flood relief system for the town.
The lakes are home to a variety of wildlife including nesting swans.
Due to its proximity to the BBC and Elstree Film Studios the park has also been used for several films and television programmes such as East Enders, Grange Hill and Birds of a Feather.
There is a free car park on Aberford Road accessed from Brook Road. Directions here
Public Transport Information:There are two bus stops along the Brook Road side of the park.
Further information on public transport is available here: www.intalink.org.uk or www.nationalrail.co.uk
Cycling:The Tykes Water Greenway, linking Borehamwood Town Centre and the north of the town and beyond runs through the park.
There are sets of cycle racks by the ball court and the cafe.