Older people

These parks have level surfaced paths, lots of seats, toilet facilities, a café, and car parking nearby.

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
• Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
• Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa. Café and toilets in the Royal Pump Rooms
• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Outdoor gym equipment

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
• Cubbington Waterworks, Cubbington Road, Leamington Spa
• Eagle Recreation Ground, Aylesford Street, Leamington Spa

Paddling

Safe paddling in shallow, treated water. Please note, dogs are not allowed in the paddling pools.

• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Peace and quiet

Kenilworth

• Abbey Fields
• Crackley Woods, Crackley Lane
• Kenilworth Common, Common Lane (occasional train noise)
• Kenilworth Cemetery, Oaks Road

Leamington Spa

• Newbold Comyn/Leam Valley
• Welches Meadow and Crabtree Meadow, off Leam Terrace East
• Leamington Cemetery, Brunswick Street
• Whitnash Brook

Warwick

• Oakwood and Blacklow Spinneys
• Priory Park
• St Mary’s Lands (Warwick Racecourse)
• Warwick Cemetery, Birmingham Road
• Oakley Wood, near Bishop’s Tachbrook

Picnics

Have a picnic in any park - these sites have picnic tables and toilets.

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
• Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa, toilets in leisure centre and pub
• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Pitch and putt

• Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa (9 holes) - also an 18-hole golf course

Play areas

There are over 40 play areas maintained by Warwick District Council. Many parish councils provide play areas in rural areas.

Pony rides

• St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Rides

• Children's funfair rides at St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Refreshments

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth - café at swimming pool
• Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa – Aviary Café
• Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa – café in Royal Pump Rooms
• Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa - Newbold Comyn Arms pub
• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa - café in bowls pavilion
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick - café near funfair and play area

Riverside strolls

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth - follow Finham Brook downstream to Manor Road, Finham Brook and Kenilworth Common
• River Leam, Leamington Spa - many short, long or circular walks along the river through parks and open spaces
• River Avon, St Nicholas Park and Myton Fields, Warwick
• Riverside Walk between St Nicholas Park and Newbold Comyn

Rugby

• Some secondary schools have pitches for hire
• Rugby clubs

Sand play

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
• Castle Farm, off Fishponds Road, Kenilworth
• Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa
• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa

Skateboarding

• Castle Farm skate park, off Fishponds Road, Kenilworth
• Newbold Comyn skate park, Leamington Spa
• Victoria Park skate park, Leamington Spa
• St Nicholas Park skate park, Warwick
• Acre Close Recreation Ground skate ramp, off Heathcote Road, Whitnash (maintained by Whitnash Town Council)

See also Bikes, blades and boards

Sledging

These parks have suitable slopes. Be aware of possible hazards, such as trees and benches, and be considerate to other people.

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth – long north-facing slopes below Abbey Hill and Forrest Road
• Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa – south-facing slope on Observation Hill
• Campion Hills, off Upper Holly Walk, Leamington Spa - long uneven south-facing slopes
• Mason Avenue Park, Valley Road, Leamington Spa – short north-facing slopes
• Millbank open space, Warwick - steep north-facing slope
• Priory Park, Priory Road, Warwick - gentle but uneven north- and east-facing slopes

Swimming

• Outdoor pool (summer only) - Abbey Fields Swimming Pool
• Indoor pools – Abbey Fields Swimming Pool , Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre and St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre 
• Swimming clubs

Sunbathing

• Any park, but Abbey Fields outdoor swimming pool has a sun deck in summer

Teenagers

Teen-friendly areas at these parks:

• Hatton Park - multi-user games court, near village hall off Barcheston Drive
• St John’s, Kenilworth - Leycester Road / Guy Road
• Eagle Recreation Ground, Aylesford Street, Leamington Spa
• Mason Avenue Park, Valley Road, Leamington Spa
• Canalside, Greenway or Exham Close, Warwick
• Acre Close Recreation Ground, Whitnash (maintained by Whitnash Town Council)
• See also Basketball, Bikes, blades and boards, Community parks

Tennis

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth - five hard courts, free
• Meadows Community Sports Centre, Kenilworth
• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa - ten all-weather courts
• Christchurch Gardens, Beauchamp Avenue, Leamington Spa - four all-weather courts, free
• Sydenham Sports Centre, Campion School, Leamington Spa
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick - two hard courts
• Tennis clubs

See also Tennis courts

Toddlers

Most play areas have provision for toddlers. Here are the most pushchair-friendly parks; all have toilets and a café on-site.

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
• Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
• Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa - café and toilets in Royal Pump Rooms
• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Trees

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
• Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
• Leamington Cemetery, Brunswick Street, Leamington Spa
• The Arboretum, Wych Elm Drive, Leamington Spa
• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
• Priory Park, Priory Road, Warwick
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick
• Warwick Cemetery, Birmingham Road, Warwick

Tropical plants

• Glasshouse, Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa

Views

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth – views of Kenilworth Castle
• Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa – fine views from Observation Hill
• Campion Hills, Leamington Spa
• Millbank open space, Warwick – Avon valley and Old Milverton
• St Mary’s Lands (Warwick Racecourse), Hampton Road – Warwick from the west
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick – views of Warwick Castle from the centre of the park
• Riverside walk, canal section

Walking

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth - links to Kenilworth Castle and countryside
• Crackley Woods - circular walk around the woodland, links with Kenilworth Greenway
• Kenilworth Common, Forge Road or Common Lane, Kenilworth - varied terrain
• Leamington Spa - many short, long or circular walks along the river through parks and open spaces
• Canalside, Greenway or Exham Close, Warwick
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick
• Oakley Wood, near Bishop’s Tachbrook
• Riverside Walk between St Nicholas Park and Newbold Comyn

Wetland

• Lake, Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
• Leam Valley Local Nature Reserve, Leamington Spa
• Welches Meadow Local Nature Reserve, Leamington Spa
• See also nature reserves

Wheelchair users

These parks have level paths, parking and disabled toilets.

• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth - level path from car park
• Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
• Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa - toilets in the Royal Pump Rooms
• Victoria Park, Leamington Spa
• St Nicholas Park, Warwick

Wildflowers

• Hunningham Meadow Local Nature Reserve, Hunningham
• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth
• Crackley Woods Local Nature Reserve, Kenilworth
• Knowle Hill Local Nature Reserve, Kenilworth
• Parliament Piece Local Nature Reserve, Kenilworth
• Leam Valley Local Nature Reserve, Leamington Spa
• Welches Meadow Local Nature Reserve, Leamington Spa
• Priory Park, Warwick

Woodland

• Crackley Woods Local Nature Reserve, Kenilworth
• Kenilworth Common Local Nature Reserve, Kenilworth.
• Leam Valley Local Nature Reserve, Leamington Spa
• Northern Enclosure (Warwick Racecourse), Vittle Drive and Saltisford, Warwick
• Oakwood and Blacklow Spinneys Local Nature Reserves, Warwick
• Oakley Wood, near Bishop’s Tachbrook