3 Best Parks in Bath

“Royal Victoria Park is a lovely green area located in Bath. The park consists of 57 acres with attractions that include a skateboard ramp, tennis courts, bowling greens, a putting green, 12 and 18-hole golf courses, open-air concerts, a large children's play area, and a 9-acre botanical garden. Royal Victoria Park features a skatepark, a lake, crazy golf, and tennis courts, catering to a wide age range. The park hosts events, including seasonal attractions such as carnival fairs. There is an exciting and expansive playground to wear the children out: zoom along the zip wire, beat the pyramid climbing frame, and navigate imaginatively through all the fun play equipment. Royal Victoria Park has two barbecue sites with specially modified picnic tables and barbecue facilities. The park has on-site parking areas.”

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“Alexandra Park is a fantastic park located in Bath. The park has a tranquil green space with mature trees and magnificent city views. Located at the top of Beechen Cliff, the park provides magnificent panoramic views of the city and the surrounding wooded valleys and hills. Alexandra Park offers something for everyone, including walks, picnics, a place to play boules, and a children’s play area. This is an attractive, well-maintained, and distinctive green space with outstanding views, accessible and valued by both visitors to Bath and the local community. The park features a bowling green, pétanque terrain, an outdoor table tennis table, and a children’s play area. Alexandra Park is open throughout the year.”

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“Alice Park is a wonderful place for the whole family to enjoy. The park is on the corner of Gloucester Road and the A4, opposite the Bath Rugby Ladies' training ground. Alice Park offers a family-friendly playpark, community garden, wildlife pond, quiet sanctuary, boules piste, skate park, and limited free parking. This is the perfect spot to stop off on a long trip to Bath or as a destination. The café features some indoor seating; however, there is plenty of covered seating next to the café. Alice Park often plays host to both football and rugby coaching. There are several fitness clubs, the local boules team is always looking for talent, and the recently refurbished tennis courts are available to book online, so there is something for everyone. The park hosts many family-friendly and community-based events. Alice Park has on-site parking areas and is open throughout the year.”

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