Woodford Park
ENTRY
Free
WHERE
Reading
What it’s like
A free park with a splash pool for summer, a play area to burn an hour, and a quiet garden if you need five minutes' peace.
There's a toddler paddling pool that opens up in the summer months, which is the sort of thing you don't realise you need until it's a hot Tuesday and the kids have got nothing to do. Alongside it there's a destination play area, so you've got somewhere for them to burn through before or after a paddle.
It's free to get in and parking's free too, at the leisure centre next door, which makes this an easy one to say yes to on a whim. There's no booking involved, you just turn up. A café on site means you're not having to pack snacks for every visit, though you might still want to bring your own for a long afternoon.
If you fancy a quieter moment, there's a Garden of Remembrance for some contemplation, away from the splashing and shouting. It's a nice contrast to have in the same park, and it means the day out doesn't have to be all noise.
There's also a weekly parkrun here, so if you're into that sort of thing, you could make a morning of it and stick around for the play area afterwards. It's a straightforward park with a few good reasons to visit, rather than one big headline attraction.
What’s on here
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Free parking at Woodford Park Leisure Centre
- The paddling pool only runs in summer, so it won't be there on a winter visit.
- Parking is free at the leisure centre next door.
- There's a weekly parkrun if you fancy combining exercise with the playground afterwards.
- The Garden of Remembrance is a quieter spot if the play area gets a bit much.
Plan your visit
Is it free to visit?
Yes, it's free entry and the parking's free too, at the leisure centre next door.
Do we need to book?
You just turn up whenever suits.
Is the paddling pool open all year?
It's open in the summer months, so it's one for the warmer days rather than a year-round thing.
Is there anywhere to get food?
There's a café on site if you don't fancy packing a picnic.
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