There are many things to see and do in and around our parks and open spaces.

Athletics

• Edmondscote Athletics Track, Edmondscote Road, Leamington Spa
• Athletics clubs

Ball games

These parks and open spaces have large and level areas of grass.

Kenilworth

• Bates’ Memorial Field, Thornby Avenue
• Castle Farm, off Fishponds Road

Leamington Spa

• Newbold Comyn
• Crabtree Meadow, off Leam Terrace East
• Eagle Recreation Ground, Aylesford Street
• Mason Avenue Park, Valley Road
• Mill Gardens, Mill Road
• Pump Room Gardens
• Victoria Park

Warwick

• Millbank open space, Millbank
• Myton Fields, Myton Road
• St Mary’s Lands (Warwick Racecourse), Hampton Road
• St Nicholas Park

Whitnash

• Harbury Lane Playing Fields, Harbury Lane

Barbeques

BBQs and campfires are not permitted in any of our parks, open spaces or nature reserves, due to the risk of causing an accidental fire which could destroy wildlife, landscapes and be a danger to people and property.  

Preventing wildfires caused by BBQs and campfires

Basketball

There are basketball hoops in many parks. See the Basketball pages for more information.

Bikes

Kenilworth

• Cycleway runs from Bridge Street through Kenilworth Common and joins with Kenilworth Greenway, passing Crackley Woods

Leamington Spa

• BMX track, Campion Hills
• Cycleway runs parallel to Newbold Terrace East and through Newbold Comyn
• Skate park, Victoria Park (please no pegs on bikes)

Warwick

• Skate park and BMX track, St Nicholas Park
• Cycleway from Myton Road to Emscote Road, through St Nicholas Park

See also Bikes, Blades and Boards

Blading

Skate parks at:

• Castle Farm, off Fishponds Road, Kenilworth
• Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa
• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Skate ramp at Acre Close Recreation Ground, off Heathcote Road, Whitnash (maintained by Whitnash Town Council).

See also Bikes, Blades and Boards

Boats

• Leam Boat Centre, Mill Gardens, Mill Road, Leamington Spa
• Warwick Boats, St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Boules

• Castle Farm, off Fishponds Road, Kenilworth (multiple terrains)
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick (1-2 terrains)

Bowls

• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa (5 flat greens)
• Bowls clubs

Butterflies

• Knowle Hill, Kenilworth
• Parliament Piece, Kenilworth
• Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa – Sensory Garden/East Lodge Garden
• Welches Meadow, Willes Road / Leam Terrace East, Leamington Spa

Camping

Caravan Club site, Warwick Racecourse, Hampton Road, Warwick. Telephone: 01926 495448

• For Touring caravans and motorhomes, no tents
• Open to non-members
• Disabled facilities

Chess

• Giant chess, St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Crazy golf

• St Nicholas Park, Warwick
• See also Pitch and Putt, Golf

Cricket

• Cricket clubs

Ducks

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
• Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
• Leam Valley Local Nature Reserve, Leamington Spa - wetland with hide
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Events

There are many events taking place in our parks throughout the year. Events are advertised in park notice boards and on local events websites.

• Events - Warwick District Council

Fish

To fish in parks you must have the relevant rod licence, which is available from the Post Office. The council does not issue rod licences. Fishing is only permitted in the following parks:

• Mill Gardens, Leamington Spa (eastern end only)
• Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa
• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
• Kingfisher Pool, Warwick (permit required)
• St Nicholas Park/Myton Fields, Warwick

Five-a-side (outdoor)

• Sydenham Sports Centre, Campion School, Leamington Spa
• St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, Warwick – all-weather pitch

Flowers

• Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Football

• Castle Farm, off Fishponds Road, Kenilworth
• Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa
• St Mary’s Lands (Warwick Racecourse), Hampton Road, Warwick
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick
• Harbury Lane Recreation Ground, Whitnash
• Most secondary schools have pitches for hire
• Football clubs

See also Ball games, football pitches

Golf

• Pitch and Putt, Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa (9 holes)
• Warwick Golf Centre, Warwick Racecourse, Hampton Road, Warwick (9 holes)
• Golf clubs

Grow fruit and veg

• See the allotments page for full details

Hockey

• St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, Warwick – all-weather pitch
• Hockey clubs

Horse-riding

• Marked route through Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa

Jogging

Kenilworth

• Abbey Fields
• Castle Farm, off Fishponds Road

Leamington Spa

• Eagle Recreation Ground, Eagle Street – circular footpath with outdoor gym equipment
• Mason Avenue Park, Valley Road
• Newbold Comyn
• Victoria Park - half a mile circuit

Warwick

• Canalside, Greenway or Exham Close
• St Mary’s Lands (Warwick Racecourse), Hampton Road
• St Nicholas Park and Myton Fields

Kite flying

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
• Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa
• Football pitches in summer – Castle Farm, Newbold Comyn, St Nicholas Park, but not Harbury Lane Recreation Ground (overhead power lines)
• St Mary's Lands (Warwick Racecourse), Hampton Road

Marry

• Jephson’s event venue, Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
• See marriage venues

Model aircraft flying

We have two designated areas for model aircraft flying:

• ‘Horse Field’ to east of sports pitches, Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa
• St Mary’s Lands (Warwick Racecourse), Warwick

Further details and plans can be found on the model aircraft flying page. Please observe the rules and be considerate to other visitors.