Parks & Lakes

Milton Keynes boasts over 4,500 acres of parkland, rivers, lakes and woodland including over 20 million trees – it truly is “the city in the country”.  

When you visit Milton Keynes you can’t help but notice the wide open green spaces and the huge number of wooded areas that help the city stand out from the crowd. Wide grass verges throughout the city mean it never seems too busy and trees line the boulevards in the centre centre. Miles of redways and pathways weave across the city meaning you can lose the hustle and bustle and enjoy some stunning scenery just a stone's throw away from the main areas. When you visit try to explore a different side of Milton Keynes and parks, lakes and green spaces cover 20% of the city.

• Campbell Park is the city’s very own “Central Park” close to the city centre, and provides a green oasis for residents and visitors alike
• Willen Lake is a world of extremes, with the serene Peace Pagoda and masses of wild birds through to the crazy world of cable-tow wakeboarding and dragon-boat racing
• The ancient woods of Shenley, Howe Park and Linford transport you to a wealth of wild flowers, animals and tranquil woodland walks
• The River Ouzel winds its way through the city past traditional country pubs and the remains of a medieval community
• The Grand Union Canal forms a living, breathing artery through the very heart of the city, allowing you to slow down your pace of life on a narrowboat or cruiser
• Just outside Milton Keynes you can visit the beautiful Stowe Landscape Gardens which is a National Trust property

The city won the Britain in Bloom award in 2009 for its outstanding parkland and landscaping. Milton Keynes offers visitors wonderful woodland walks, peaceful parks, quiet riverside rambles and thrilling lake activities – all in one great destination.

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To find out more about the parks and outdoor spaces within Milton Keynes, call us on +44 (0)1908 677010 or email us at info@destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk.