3 Best Parks in Milton Keynes

“Willen Lake is one of the most well-known and oldest parks in the heart of Milton Keynes. This park is a lovely place to spend the day, with options to hire go-karts and scooters. It features two lakes and over 100 acres to explore, including a Ferris wheel, playgrounds for children, water bikes, tree climbing, and lakeside restaurants. Willen Lake also has extensive off-leash areas, a skate park, aqua parks, archery, Treetop Extreme, a children's cycle track, a sports oval, and outdoor fitness areas. The Splash 'n' Play area is one of the largest outdoor water parks, with over 60 unique water features. Willen Lake offers booking options for schools, groups, and corporate events, with barbecue and picnic areas available throughout the park. There are several places to eat or grab a coffee during your visit.”

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“Campbell Park is a beautiful park in the heart of Milton Keynes, in the city centre, with its broad landscape and expansive linear park network. This park features a garden, a lake, and playgrounds. Visitors can enjoy natural and human-made topography and public art, a first-class cricket pitch, the Grand Union Canal, water features, an open-air auditorium, and planting designed to encourage biodiversity. There is a good network of all-weather paths, but steep gradients exist throughout the park. Cattle grids and kissing gates are used in the formally planted sections of the park to keep livestock in designated areas. Campbell Park provides picnic facilities and recreational opportunities for all ages. The park hosts many events and activities. Campbell Park has sports fields, event spaces, sculptures, and public art.”

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“Ouzel Valley Park is a grassy area of rural land along the River Ouzel, with walking and cycling paths and a community apple orchard. The park offers a spacious, open environment with expansive views, suitable for day trips, recreational activities, and outdoor sports. There is plenty of room and facilities for picnicking and functions, including picnic tables and electric barbecues. There are six car parks in Woolstone village, five of which are located along Newport Road, while the sixth is at the junction of Pattison Lane. The park has interpretation boards to help visitors understand what they see. Ouzel Valley Park offers several family-friendly attractions for children and their parents. The mix of ancient trees, meadows, and hedgerows offers excellent habitats for wildlife. Ouzel Valley Park has ample parking.”

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