Parks, Play Areas & Open Spaces

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Reading has many open-air recreational spaces ranging from children’s play areas through parks and recreation grounds to nature reserves and areas of woodland. They are generally managed by one of Reading’s local authorities.

Play areas, parks and recreation grounds are fairly uniformly distributed across Reading. Gardens, nature reserves, skate parks and BMX tracks are not so evenly distributed. If you want to find spaces by type (e.g. nature reserves), please search within this page.

Parks, Play Areas & Open Spaces in Reading

Open-air recreational spaces are grouped by area. If you want to find spaces by type (e.g. nature reserves) or a specific facility (e.g. Sol Joel Park), please search within this page.

Central Reading

Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
Great Knollys Street Children's Play Area Great Knollys Street,
Reading RG1 7HP
    A small recreation ground with a play area. Reading Borough Council
    Katesgrove Playground Children's Play Area Reading RG1 2NA Reading Borough Council
    Lorenzo Quelch Children's Play Area Reading Borough Council
    Patriot Place Play Centre Children's Play Area Patriot Place,
    Reading RG1 3JQ
      A small, enclosed playground. Reading Borough Council
      Randolph Mews Play Area Children's Play Area Denbeigh Place,
      Reading RG1 8QE
      Small children's play area. Reading Borough Council
      Rivermead Play Area Children's Play Area Reading Borough Council
      St Giles Close Children's Play Area St Giles Close,
      Reading RG1 2SA
        Reading Borough Council
        Kings Meadow Park & Children's Play Area Napier Road,
        Reading RG1 8DF
        Kings Meadow is a large open space with a pleasant walk along the towpath between Reading Bridge and Kennet Mouth. A popular picnic site, the area features groups of mature trees and willow beds. However, the park is susceptible to flooding during the winter. In the northwest corner of the Kings Meadow is an old Victorian river-fed bathing station. Opposite this is an island and river lock, which is owned by the Environment Agency. The playing fields are used by football clubs throughout the season, although fixtures may be disrupted by flooding. In summer there is Gaelic football, and various events are staged throughout the year including Reading's annual beer festival. Car parking is available in the south-west corner on Napier Road. Reading Borough Council
        Palmer Park Park & Children's Play Area Wokingham Road,
        Reading RG6 1LE
        This large 50-acre parkland is home to Palmer Park Sport Stadium. It also offers a lovely children's play area and a variety of sports facilities. A formal garden area offers shady perimeter walks under avenues of parkland lime trees. Reading Borough Council
        Cintra Park Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Cintra Avenue,
        Reading RG2 7AU
        A flat, open parkland with a variety of recreational facilities and situated in a quiet area of Christchurch Road. Good panoramic views to the south that can be best appreciated during the winter months. Reading Borough Council
        Eldon Square Park Eldon Square,
        Reading RG1 4DP
        A small, picturesque Georgian-style Square. Features an attractive garden with footpaths and a statue of Rufus Daniel Isaacs. Reading Borough Council
        Thameside Promenade Park Caversham RG1 8DP A wide mown grass area by the River Thames with specimen trees.  A tarmac surfaced public right of way, which part of the Thames Long Distance path run the length of the park. Attractive panoramic views across the river allow visitors to take in Caversham Court Gardens and St Peters Church. Reading Borough Council
        Forbury Gardens Garden Reading RG1 3BB Forbury Gardens is a delightful Victorian town garden, created at the height of the urban parks movement. The Gardens have recently undergone major restoration. They are located between the town centre and the ruins of the 11th century abbey, not far from Reading Station. The ornamental Gardens have a wall around which provides a peaceful and tranquil retreat. There is a bandstand, and bands play every weekend in the summer. The Forbury Gardens is home to the famous Maiwand Lion statue. Although there are no formal children's facilities, the Gardens are wonderful for play, and the kiosk serves coffee, ice-creams and light lunches.  Reading Borough Council
        Kings Road Gardens Garden Kings Road,
        Reading RG1 3ES
        A small garden of ornamental shrubs and trees, just off Kings Road (opposite the Prudential building) at a busy junction of the Inner Distribution Road (IDR). Iron railings and a low brick wall enclose the Gardens with impressive iron gates embossed with H&P, short for Huntley & Palmer. Reading Borough Council
        RISC Roof Garden Garden 35-39 London Street,
        Reading RG1 4PS
        Abbey Ruins Historic Site Abbey Street,
        Reading RG1 3BA
        The remains of the magnificent Reading Abbey are at the heart of Reading's Abbey Quarter, once one of Europe's largest royal monasteries. The Abbey Ruins are a national important Grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument, located between the Forbury Gardens and the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal. The Holy Brook, which provided freshwater and power for the Abbey Mill, joins the canal at this point. Much of the waterside here is accessible. The history of the site is presented in the Story of Reading Gallery at nearby Reading Museum. Reading Borough Council
        Chestnut Walk Walk Abbey Street,
        Reading RG1 3BA
        A shady walk situated between the River Kennet and Reading Gaol's high wall. Planted with chestnuts and enlivened with memorial gates and a love seat dedicated to Oscar Wilde. Reading Borough Council
        Coal Woodland Copse Napier Road,
        Reading RG1 8DF
        The Coal woodland is at the eastern end of the Reading section of the Thames corridor, it is a wooded area raised out of the flood plain, and it starts immediately adjacent to the foot of Horseshoe Bridge at Kennet mouth. There is a towpath between the woodland and the river bank, and a small area of open space adjacent to the river which extends beyond the towpath and into the river. The woodland separates a Tesco superstore and car park from the river. Reading Borough Council

        Caversham

        Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
        Caleta Close Play Area Children's Play Area Caleta Close,
        Lower Caversham RG4 7AD
        A small children's play area. Reading Borough Council
        Rufus Isaacs Play Area Children's Play Area Rufus Isaacs Road,
        Caversham RG4 6DD
        Small local play area. Reading Borough Council
        Amersham Road Recreation Ground Park & Children's Play Area Amersham Road,
        Lower Caversham RG4 5BQ
        A mid-sized grass area suitable for ball games. It also features a children's playground.  Reading Borough Council
        Christchurch Meadows Park & Children's Play Area George Street,
        Caversham RG4 8BY
        A large, close-cut grass meadow on the north bank of the Thames, stretching from Caversham Bridge to Reading Bridge. Specimen trees and shrubs feature along the bank, providing shade and interest around the play area. The fenced children's play area includes a paddling/ boating pool and picnic tables. A distinctive line of Lombardy poplars edges the George Street boundary. The metalled cycleway running along the bank has streetlights to aid visibility in the evening. Reading Borough Council
        Westfield Road Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Gosbrook Road,
        Caversham RG4 8HL
        A neighbourhood recreation area along the triangle of Gosbrook Road, Westfield Road and Falklands Road in Caversham. A pleasant site of mainly flat, short-mown grass with a small children's play area. Reading Borough Council
        Deans Farm and Picnic Area Recreation Ground The Causeway,
        Deans Farm,
        Reading RG4 8EY
          A close mown grass area a large meadow area. Reading Borough Council
          Hills Meadow Recreation Ground, Skate Park & BMX Track George Street,
          Lower Caversham RG4 8DH
          A major area of open space to the east of Christchurch Meadow. A pleasant stretch of mown grass and walkways alongside a tree-lined stream, which eventually meets the River Thames. There is also a grassy BMX track, a skateboarding ramp and car parking. Reading Borough Council
          Caversham Court Garden Church Road,
          Caversham RG4 7AD
          A charming walled garden with terraced lawns leading down to the river Thames. There are many mature specimen trees to be seen including ancient yew, with flower borders and a lavender bank. The site is a great place for a picnic, and many public events are held in the Gardens throughout the year, including open air theatre and cinema. The park is also a Green Flag and Green Heritage award winner.  Reading Borough Council
          The Warren Walk Caversham RG4 7TH The Warren is a narrow strip of woodland on a steep chalk escarpment north of the River Thames. A limited view of the Thames is available from the footpath. Unfortunately not suitable for disabled access. Reading Borough Council
          Balmore Walk Copse Peppard Road,
          Caversham RG4 8BY
            Walking, wildlife, woodland, historical Interest. Reading Borough Council
            View Island Copse Off Napier Road,
            Reading RG1 8DF
            A pretty, quiet and relaxing island with a natural, open space with grassy paths and seating near to the weir at Caversham Lock. It now contains several wooden, chainsaw-carved sculptures, an education area and a canoe pontoon. Please Note: Keep a close eye on children, as the island has steep banks and dangerous river currents. Reading Borough Council

            New Town

            Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
            Avon Place Play Area Children's Play Area Avon Place,
            Kennet Side,
            Reading RG1 3LA
            A small children's play area.  Reading Borough Council
            St John's School Play Area Children's Play Area Orts Road,
            New Town RG1 3JS
              Jointly managed with Reading Borough Council, St John's School Play Area is a shared open space with St John's Primary School and is for school use only between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm. Reading Borough Council

              Earley

              Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
              Skelmerdale West Play Area Children's Play Area Skelmerdale Way,
              Earley RG6 7YB
              Includes swings, slide, seesaw and spring rockers. Wokingham Town Council
              Meadow Park Park & Children's Play Area Meadow Park is some four acres plus in extent, is situated between Roman Way and Meadow Road, with pathways leading in from both roads.  There are extensive cultivated beds, mainly with shrubs, a wildflower meadow section, a central grassed area, an aromatic garden and two areas of childrens’ play equipment plus a swing area.  There is also a recent addition of an urban gym for the benefit olf adults and older teenagers. Earley Town Council
              Sol Joel Park Recreation Ground, Children's Play Area & Skate Park 8 Church Rd,
              Earley RG6 7DG
              The Park is 18 Acres in size, and comprises of 3 Full size Football Pitches, Mini Soccer Pitches, a Cricket Pitch, Hard Court Basketball Court and small Garden area.  There are superb skate park facilities and a Street Running (Parkour) facility to one side of the Park, with formal Children’s play areas on the other side of the Park.  A new All Inclusive Play Area has recently been opened within the Children’s Play Area Site. Earley Town Council
              Whiteknights Park Park
              Harris Garden Garden Earley RG6 6UR
              Maiden Erlegh Nature Reserve Nature Reserve The Park is some twelve hectares in extent and is classified as a Local Nature Reserve. it is managed on the Town Council’s behalf by its Park Ranger Service with the help of volunteer groups.  The Head Bailiff and seasonally appointed Water Bailiffs also assist in the care of the Reserve and police the fishing areas. Earley Town Council
              The Wilderness Copse

                Whitley

                Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                125 Basingstoke Road Children's Play Area 125 Basingstoke Road,
                Reading RG2 0HE
                Housing play facility Reading Borough Council
                Hexham Road Play Area Children's Play Area Hexham Road,
                Whitley RG2 7UG
                A small enclosed playground complete with basketball/five-a-side court.  Reading Borough Council
                Waterloo Meadows Park & Children's Play Area Elgar Road/Rose Kiln Lane,
                Reading RG2 0BN
                Waterloo Meadows is a fantastic urban park, situated alongside the River Kennet and within half a mile of Reading town centre. The park contains a wide variety of facilities and landscapes featuring long grass, thickets, brambles and copses of trees. The river is lined with willows and alder trees. From the entrance in Elgar Road there is a small car park, children's centre and play facilities. The park stretches to the south incorporating river banks, meadows and woodland, all reached via a well surfaced path. Reading Borough Council
                John Rabson Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area John Rabson Recreation Ground,
                Reading RG2
                John Rabson Recreation Ground Reading Borough Council
                Longbarn Lane Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Longbarn Lane,
                Reading RG2 7SZ
                A neighbourhood recreation area with mown grass, surrounded by housing on all sides.  Reading Borough Council
                Shinfield Road Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Linden Road,
                Reading RG2 7EH
                A small, mown-grass area bounded with high hedges behind Gardens of the adjoining housing estate. Reading Borough Council
                The Cowsey Copse Hartland Road,
                Whitley RG2 8DL
                A major area of open space adjoining the John Rabson Recreation Ground off Northumberland Avenue. The Cowsey is an extensive (about 20 hectares), 'part wild' area of woodland and natural grassland, crossed with informal grassy paths. It is surrounded by roads and houses except where it adjoins John Rabson Ground. Some areas can be damp owing to the many seasonal springs. From the top of the hill are extensive views west over the Kennet Valley towards the North Downs and Tilehurst. Reading Borough Council

                Spring Gardens

                Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                Aveley Walk Play Area Children's Play Area Aveley Walk,
                Reading RG2 0AP
                A fenced children's play area with linear grass area. Set amongst flats and houses. Reading Borough Council
                Spring Gardens Play Area Children's Play Area Spring Gardens,
                Reading RG2 0AP
                Spring Gardens Play Area consists of sunken tarmac with some additional grassy areas. There is a fenced children's play area, and is surrounded by housing on all sides. Reading Borough Council

                Coley Park

                Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                Wensley Road Play Area Children's Play Area Coley Park RG1 6DU Small grassed open space set between flats and a housing estate. The site consists of small formal shrub areas, and semi-mature perimeter trees. Reading Borough Council
                Coley Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Holy Brook Road,
                Coley Park RG1 6EJ
                A medium-sized formal open parkland area set within a housing estate. Some perimeter trees, and a slightly undulating banked section on the western end. Pedestrian and vehicle access is via Holy Brook Road and St. Saviours road, with limited roadside parking available. Reading Borough Council
                Courage Park Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Edenham Crescent,
                Coley RG1 6HU
                Open mown flat amenity grassland, reached through a modern housing estate. Also features a brick-built pavilion with changing rooms and storage space. There is a small wooded area on far eastern corner, and the western edge is bordered by fenced off railway cutting. Reading Borough Council
                Coley Holybrook Walk Walk The Brookmill,
                Heron Way,
                Reading RG1 6DD
                  A linear pathway on the northern side of the Holy Brook. A very pretty spot that has a wild and open feel to it. To the south across the brook is a large open water meadow with shrub areas, hedgerows, mature and semi-mature trees. Reading Borough Council

                  Coley

                  Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                  Dover Street Play Area Children's Play Area Dover Street,
                  Coley RG1 6AX
                  A small, open-mown grass space and children's play area, which is surrounded by sycamore trees and housing. Two hours free parking is allowed. Reading Borough Council
                  Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Tilehurst Road,
                  Reading RG1 7TG
                  A sunken play area surrounded on three sides by private Gardens. The area contains some mature trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.  Reading Borough Council

                  Battle

                  Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                  Ivydene Road Play Area Children's Play Area Ivydene Road,
                  Reading RG30 1HT
                  Mid-sized children's play area. Reading Borough Council
                  Moriston Close Play Area Children's Play Area Moriston Close,
                  Reading RG30 2PW
                  Small children's play area. Reading Borough Council
                  Portman Road Playground Children's Play Area Portman Road,
                  Reading RG30 1JT
                  A small but attractive children's play area surrounded and sheltered from the busy Portman Road by formal shrub beds Reading Borough Council
                  Beresford Road Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Beresford Road,
                  near Barnwood Close,
                  Reading RG30 1BU
                  A steep-sided grassland area with a children's play area and hard-surfaced pitch suitable for football and basketball. There is an area of small trees on the northeast perimeter. Reading Borough Council
                  Kensington Recreation Park Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Kensington Road,
                  Reading RG30 2TG
                  A medium-sized neighbourhood recreation ground situated near housing. A venue of mature London plane trees which provide a shaded walk on the eastern section.  Reading Borough Council

                  Caversham Heights

                  Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                  Winterberry Way Play Area Children's Play Area Winterberry Way,
                  Caversham Heights RG4 7XD
                  A small, fenced children's playground. Reading Borough Council
                  Albert Road Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Albert Road,
                  Caversham Heights RG4 7PR
                  A small park featuring good sports facilities, including a bowling green and four tennis courts.  Reading Borough Council
                  Mapledurham Playing Fields and Pavilion Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Woodcote Road,
                  Caversham RG4 7EZ
                  Reading Borough Council

                  Emmer Green

                  Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                  Emmer Green Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Kidmore End Road,
                  Emmer Green RG4 8LJ
                  A pleasant, medium sized recreation ground situated between housing. The perimeter is hedges, with short mown grassland, a children's play area and a hard-surfaced basketball court. There is a single and small group of trees providing a shady area. Reading Borough Council
                  Bug's Bottom Park Gravel Hill,
                  Emmer Green RG4 7XE
                  Bug's Bottom is managed as meadow grassland with a small mature woodland.  A bridleway allows for cyclists and horses to pass through, and still has parts of old hedgerow. Some  planting has also been carried out, screening the housing. Reading Borough Council
                  Chiltern Road Recreation Area Recreation Ground Valentine Crescent,
                  Caversham Park RG4 5JJ
                    An open field and recreation ground, suitable for ball games and dog walking. Reading Borough Council
                    Beechwood Copse Morlais,
                    Caversham RG4 7QA
                    Beechwood is a mature Beech woodland with a mix of other trees including large oaks and ash trees. Reading Borough Council
                    Furze Plat Copse Merthyr Vale,
                    Emmer Green RG4 8QQ
                      A coppiced woodland with an informal path connecting to Gravel Hill. Reading Borough Council

                      Caversham Park

                      Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                      Milestone Way Park Park & Children's Play Area Caversham Park Road,
                      Caversham RG4 6PF
                      A close-mown grass area with a children's play area. Reading Borough Council
                      Blackhouse Wood Park Caversham Park Road,
                      Caversham RG4 6RT
                      A large, mainly natural open space consisting of  fields and native woodlands adjoining the Oxfordshire countryside. Two fields are recreational areas. Some woodland is being actively managed as hazel coppice, and traditional dead hedging defines some of the ancient woodland areas. A wild flower meadow and other fields are being left to regenerate woodland. Designated as a Reading Nature Reserve in 1991 (and was Reading's first Local Nature Reserve). Clayfield Copse also features a Sculpture Trail. Reading Borough Council
                      Clayfield Copse Park Caversham Park Road,
                      Caversham RG4 6RT
                      A large, mainly natural open space consisting of  fields and native woodlands adjoining the Oxfordshire countryside. Two fields are recreational areas. Some woodland is being actively managed as hazel coppice, and traditional dead hedging defines some of the ancient woodland areas. A wild flower meadow and other fields are being left to regenerate woodland. Designated as a Reading Nature Reserve in 1991 (and was Reading's first Local Nature Reserve). Clayfield Copse also features a Sculpture Trail. Reading Borough Council

                      Woodley

                      Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                      Alderwood Play Area Children's Play Area Mannock Way,
                      Woodley RG5 4XW
                      Includes swings, multi-play unit, and spring rockers.  Wokingham Town Council
                      Badger Rise Play Area Children's Play Area Badgers Rise,
                      Woodley RG5 3AJ
                      Includes orbiter, slide, trailblazer and spring rocker. Wokingham Town Council
                      Enstone Road Play Area Children's Play Area Enstone Road,
                      Woodley RG5 4QQ
                      Includes swings, slide, hopscotch, agility unit and spring rocker. Wokingham Town Council
                      Hearn Road Play Area Children's Play Area Hearn Road,
                      Woodley RG5 3QG
                      Includes swing, slide, jigsaw, agility units, seesaw, and spring rockers. Wokingham Town Council
                      Mollison Way Play Area Children's Play Area Mollison Way,
                      Woodley RG5 4XG
                      Includes swings, slide, and spring rocker. Wokingham Town Council
                      Redwood Avenue Play Area Children's Play Area Redwood Avenue,
                      Woodley RG5 4DS
                      Includes swings, seesaw, rotational unit and spring rockers. Wokingham Town Council
                      Woodley Shops Play Area Children's Play Area Headley Road,
                      Woodley RG5 4JA
                      Includes roundabout, agility unit and spring rockers.  Wokingham Town Council
                      Ashenbury Park Park & Children's Play Area Lunds Farm Road,
                      Woodley RG5 4RX
                      Blanchard Close Park Park & Children's Play Area Blanchard Close,
                      Woodley RG5 4XQ
                      Includes swings, multi-play unit, and spring rockers. Wokingham Town Council
                      Malone Park Park & Children's Play Area A small grassed park with a children’s play area off Malone Road. Woodley Town Council
                      Sandford Park Park & Children's Play Area Hurricane Way,
                      Woodley RG5 4UX
                      Includes swings, roundabout, multi-play unit, and spring rockers. Basketball post and stand alone football goal also on site. Wokingham Town Council
                      Southlake Crescent Park Park & Children's Play Area Southlake Crescent,
                      Woodley RG5 3OW
                      Includes swings, multi-play unit, roundabout, mini goals, and spring rockers. Wokingham Town Council
                      Southlake Park Park & Children's Play Area Kingfisher Drive,
                      Woodley RG5 3LG
                      Includes swings, slide, seesaw, panel games, and spring rockers. Wokingham Town Council
                      Vauxhall Park Park & Children's Play Area Vauxhall Drive,
                      Woodley RG5 4EA
                      Includes swingabout, multi-play unit, swings, and spring rockers. Basketball post also on site.  Wokingham Town Council
                      Wheble Park Park & Children's Play Area A small grassed park with a play area off Wheble Drive. Woodley Town Council
                      Woodford Park Park & Children's Play Area Woodley RG5 4LD Woodley Town Council
                      Bulmershe Park Park Woodley RG5 3EN The Park is situated off Woodlands Avenue on the boundary between Woodley and Earley and is jointly managed by the two Town Councils.  Entrance is usually gained from Pitts Lane.   Woodley Town Council
                      Garden of Remembrance Park
                        The Garden of Remembrance within Woodford Park was opened in 2000 and provides a place for quiet contemplation. Woodley Town Council
                        The Memorial Ground Park
                          Woodley Town Council
                          Loddon Mead Open Space Recreation Ground
                            A small area of open space off Loddon Bridge Road leading down to the River Loddon. Woodley Town Council
                            Rivermead Open Space Recreation Ground
                              A small fenced off grassed area on Rivermead Road Woodley Town Council
                              Aldermoors Nature Reserve Nature Reserve Aldermoors Local Nature Reserve covers 8 hectares. The name 'Aldermoors' derives from the alder trees that populate this ancient woodland, situated within a shallow valley in Woodley. The site links up with Ashenbury Park, with a pedestrian route to the Thames and it's section of the National Trail Network. Visit the National Trail Network website for more details. Wokingham Town Council
                              Highwood Local Nature Reserve Nature Reserve Woodley RG6 1FF Situated in Woodley between Southlake and the University of Reading, Highwood used to form part of the grounds of Woodley Lodge. Highwood is managed in partnership with the Friends of Highwood, an independent group of local residents.

                              Lower Earley

                              Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                              Alder Close Play Area Children's Play Area Alder Close,
                              Earley RG6 3UP
                              Includes swings, multi-play unit, seesaw and spring rockers. Wokingham Town Council
                              Chatteris Way Play Area Children's Play Area Wimblington Drive,
                              Earley RG6 4JG
                              Includes swings, multi-play unit and spring rockers. Also a basketball hoop on site. Wokingham Town Council
                              Conygree Close Play Area Children's Play Area Conygree Close,
                              Earley RG6 4XE
                              Includes swings, seesaw, slide, spring rockers, and climbing frame. Wokingham Town Council
                              Ducketts Mead Play Area Children's Play Area Ducketts Mead,
                              Shinfield RG2 9GY 
                              Includes swings, rotational units, multi-play unit and spring rockers. Wokingham Town Council
                              Easington Drive Play Area Children's Play Area Easington Drive,
                              Earley RG6 3XN
                              Includes swings, slide and spring rocker. Wokingham Town Council
                              Measham Way Park Children's Play Area Measham Way,
                              Earley RG6 4ES
                              Includes swing, slides, spring rocker, seesaw and wooden pig. Wokingham Town Council
                              Odell Close Play Area Children's Play Area Odell Close,
                              Earley RG6 4DU
                              Includes multi-play unit, balance beams, swing and spring rocker.  Wokingham Town Council
                              Red House Close Play Area Children's Play Area Red House Close,
                              Earley RG6 4XB
                              Includes swing, seesaw, slide, and spring rockers. Wokingham Town Council
                              Riverside Park Play Area Children's Play Area Kelton Close,
                              Earley RG6 3BQ
                              Includes swings, multi-play unit and agility unit.  Wokingham Town Council
                              Ryhill Way Play Area Children's Play Area Worrall Way,
                              Earley RG6 4AW
                              Includes swings, spring rockers, rotational unit and multi-play unit.  Wokingham Town Council
                              Thannington Way Play Area Children's Play Area Thannington Way,
                              Earley RG6 5QF
                              Includes swing, slide and spring rockers. Wokingham Town Council
                              Wellington Grange Play Area Children's Play Area Paddick Drive,
                              Earley RG6 4HH
                              Includes swings, roundabout, multi-play unit, seesaw, and spring rockers. Wokingham Town Council
                              Wickham Road Play Area Children's Play Area Wickham Road,
                              Earley RG6 3TE
                              Includes swings, slide, and spring rockers.  Wokingham Town Council
                              Frensham Green Park Park & Children's Play Area Frensham Green,
                              Shinfield RG2 8EH
                              Includes swings, slide and multi-play units. Wokingham Town Council
                              Kensington Close Park Park & Children's Play Area Kensington Close,
                              Earley RG6 4EY
                              Includes swings, seesaw, multi-play unit and spring rockers. Also includes spooky pairs game.  Wokingham Town Council
                              Chalfont Park Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Triptree Close,
                              Earley RG6 4HS
                              Includes swings, multi-play units, and spring rocker.  Wokingham Town Council
                              Earley Event Field Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Kilnsea Drive,
                              Earley RG6 3UJ
                              Juniors play park includes swings, balance beams, aerial runway, stepping logs and scramble net. Toddlers play park includes swings, seesaw, multi-play unit and rotational unit. Also includes a youth shelter and a basketball hoop on site. Wokingham Town Council
                              Laurel Park Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Laurel Park Playing Fields, Football pitches, Play Area and Car Park are all managed by Wokingham Borough Council.  The Pavilion is currently managed by Earley Town Council, with the kitchen end and toilets managed by Laurel Park Football Club on their Match Days. Earley Town Council
                              Paddick Drive Park Recreation Ground & BMX Track 9 Paddick Drive,
                              Earley RG6 4JZ
                              Earley Town Council
                              Marefield Pound Nature Reserve
                                Earley Town Council
                                Pearmans Copse Nature Reserve Nature Reserve Pearmans Copse can be reached from Ryhill Way, Lower Earley. Pearmans Copse is a small area of ancient woodland, in Lower Earley, covering 2 hectares. It contains ash, hazel, and oak trees. It contains many classic archaeological features, such as boundary banks and ditches. It is surrounded by community woodland within and it links with Dinton Pastures Country Park.
                                Redhatch Copse Copse
                                  Wood of Eagles Copse

                                    Whitley Wood

                                    Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                                    Ambrook Road Play Area Children's Play Area Ambrook Road,
                                    Whitley RG2 8SW
                                    A small children's play area with a hard-surfaced pitch suitable for ball games.  Reading Borough Council
                                    Drewett Close Play Area Children's Play Area Drewett Close,
                                    Shinfield RG2 8PZ
                                    Includes swings, slides, rotational unit, multi-play unit and spring rocker. Wokingham Town Council
                                    Met Office Play Area Children's Play Area Perigee,
                                    Shinfield RG2 9FT
                                    Includes swings, multi-play unit, rotational units, and seesaw. Wokingham Town Council
                                    South Whitley Teens Park Reading Borough Council
                                    Whitley Wood Recreation Ground Recreation Ground Basingstoke Road,
                                    Reading RG2 8UQ
                                    A medium sized short-mown grassland with a small area of meadow grassland along the western edge. There is a nice perimeter walk that is shaded in parts, although no formal pathway is present. Reading Borough Council
                                    Nores Hill Wood Copse

                                      Southcote

                                      Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                                      Jimmy Green Court Children's Play Area
                                        Housing play facility Reading Borough Council
                                        Southcote Farm Lane Playground Children's Play Area Southcote Farm,
                                        Reading RG30 3DX
                                        A small, grassed open space surrounded by housing. Reading Borough Council
                                        Southcote Linear Park Children's Play Area
                                        Virginia Way Play Area Children's Play Area Virginia Way,
                                        Southcote RG30 3QR
                                        A small grass open space and children's play area, set within housing. Reading Borough Council
                                        Prospect Park Park, Children's Play Area & Skate Park Liebenrood Road,
                                        Reading RG30 2ND
                                        Prospect Park is Reading's largest open space and gets its name from the fine views across the Kennet Valley and beyond, which can be enjoyed best from the Mansion House. The regency white stuccoed grade II listed mansion (now a restaurant) is set on a hill at the highest point of the park. The park has broad sweeps of short cut grass, with areas of meadow grassland. An pond was created to the south of the house and attracts an assortment of wildlife, while 'The Rookery' can be found to the north - a mature oak woodland and Wildlife Heritage Site. A favourite amongst children is the mini steam train, run by voluntary enthusiasts on the first Sunday of each month, near the Bath Road entrance. The site also features a wide variety of sports facilities and a well-equipped children's play area. Reading Borough Council
                                        Coronation Square Park
                                          Devil's Dip Historic Site Circuit Lane,
                                          Southcote RG30 3HB
                                          Devil's Dip is a disused pit situated on the corner of Circuit Lane and the Bath Road. It is a small steep-sided wooded area which almost forms a bowl. The pond and marshy area in the bottom of the dip is fed by runoff from Prospect Park and the Bath Road. Reading Borough Council

                                          Fords Farm

                                          Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                                          Albury Gardens Children's Play Area West Berkshire Council
                                          Burbidge Close Children's Play Area West Berkshire Council
                                          Hawkesbury Drive Children's Play Area West Berkshire Council

                                          Churchend

                                          Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                                          Hardwick Road Play Area Children's Play Area Hardwick Road,
                                          Tilehurst RG30 4LH
                                          A well-equipped children's play space with a variety of play equipment including slides and climbing frames. Reading Borough Council
                                          Meadway Play Area and Skate Park Recreation Ground Play area, skate park Reading Borough Council

                                          Norcot

                                          Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                                          Lyon Square Play Area Children's Play Area Lyon Square,
                                          Southcote RG30 4DD
                                          Hard-surfaced pitch, play facility Reading Borough Council
                                          Midwinter Close Children's Play Area Midwinter Close,
                                          Reading RG30 6HZ
                                            Reading Borough Council
                                            Blundells Copse Copse Tilehurst RG30 4SR Blundells Copse is a Wildlife Heritage Site and Local Nature Reserve comprising of 13 acres of close growing, ancient woodland.  A stream runs through it also, making it an oasis of natural green and calm even though the area is surrounded by houses. Reading Borough Council
                                            Lousehill Copse Copse Tay Road,
                                            Tilehurst RG30 4DR
                                            A well-hidden natural mature woodland surrounded by housing, tucked away along Tay Road with mature oak and hazel woodlands. Bluebells and other spring flowers are plentiful, and there is a very steep coppice area leading up to Taff Way. The site is split by Dee Road - the northern section is known as Comparts Plantation and is an open, grassy meadow area with gorse and broom on the higher sections. Reading Borough Council

                                            Tilehurst

                                            Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                                            Hildrens Drive Play Area Children's Play Area Foxcombe Drive,
                                            Tilehurst
                                              Tilehurst Parish Council
                                              The Cornwell Centre Children's Play Area Home Croft,
                                              Clements Mead 
                                              Tilehurst Parish Council
                                              Blagrave Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Recreation Road,
                                              Tilehurst RG30 4UB
                                              The park is medium sized and mostly set out as close mown grass, ideal for informal games and recreation. The are mature lime and horse chestnut trees along the perimeter softening the park from the surrounding development. There are two play areas within the park making it well suited for use by families - particularly those with young children (toddlers). There is also additional provision for older children. As well as pedestrian access there is ample parking available free of charge at the Village Centre car park on Recreation Road. Reading Borough Council
                                              Cotswold Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Downs Way,
                                              Tilehurst 
                                              Tilehurst Parish Council
                                              Victoria Recreation Ground Recreation Ground Kentwood Hill,
                                              Tilehurst RG31 6HT
                                              Victoria Recreation Ground is a Square of close-mown grass, mainly used for football. A line of mature limes border the park. Reading Borough Council

                                              Kentwood

                                              Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                                              Vicarage Wood Way Children's Play Area West Berkshire Council
                                              Arthur Newbery Park Park & Children's Play Area Amour Hill,
                                              Tilehurst RG31 6JP
                                              An open park set on a hill with grassland cut as summer meadow. Beech and lime tree avenues open onto wide pathways, which are mown for walkers and offer views across the River Thames to Mapledurham Woods. Kentwood Copse is a small woodland area adjoining the park. Reading Borough Council
                                              Oxford Road Recreation Ground Recreation Ground Oxford Road,
                                              Reading RG30 6TT
                                                A small recreation ground and play area with short grass. Pedestrian entrances from Romsey Road and Oxford Road. Reading Borough Council
                                                Scours Lane Picnic Area Recreation Ground Scours Lane,
                                                Tilehurst RG30 6AX
                                                  A small open area by the River Thames. Reading Borough Council
                                                  McIlroy Park Nature Reserve Pottery Road,
                                                  Reading RG30 6BA
                                                  McIlroy Park is an extensive natural park and woodland situated in a dense housing area. Its composition is mainly grassland, with views over the River Thames and towards Mapledurham Estate. Mature oak and hazel woodland can be found around the boundaries. There are informal mown walkways with stunning views from the steep sided north-eastern side of the ridge. Reading Borough Council

                                                  Calcot

                                                  Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                                                  Conway Road Children's Play Area West Berkshire Council
                                                  Palmera Avenue Children's Play Area West Berkshire Council
                                                  Sweet Briar Drive Children's Play Area Calcot RG31 7AD
                                                    West Berkshire Council
                                                    Calcot Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Reading RG31 4XB Tilehurst Parish Council
                                                    Holybrook Linear Park Park & Skate Park Beansheaf Community Centre,
                                                    Calcot RG31 7AW
                                                    A beautiful green space in Calcot with woodland, river basin, meadow grassland, play areas, sports pitches, a basketball court and changing rooms. Linear Park is a Green Flag Award winner and has an active Friends of Linear Park group.
                                                    Withy Copse Copse

                                                    Little Heath

                                                    Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                                                    Ayrton Senna Play Area Children's Play Area Ayrton Senna Road,
                                                    Tilehurst RG31 4JQ
                                                    A small children's play area. Reading Borough Council
                                                    Childrey Way Play Area Children's Play Area Childrey Way,
                                                    Tilehurst RG31 5EA
                                                    A small children's play area. Reading Borough Council
                                                    Goldcrest Way Children's Play Area West Berkshire Council
                                                    Turhams Farm Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Little Heath Road,
                                                    Tilehurst
                                                    Tilehurst Parish Council

                                                    Purley on Thames

                                                    Name Type Website(s) Address Location Description Local Authority
                                                    Clarendon Rise Children's Play Area West Berkshire Council
                                                    Lister Close Children's Play Area West Berkshire Council
                                                    Bucknells Meadow Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Purley on Thames Parish Council
                                                    Goosecroft Recreation Ground Recreation Ground & Children's Play Area Beech Road,
                                                    Purley on Thames RG8 8DR
                                                    Purley on Thames Parish Council
                                                    Pikeshaw Copse Purley on Thames Parish Council
                                                    Skerritt Wood Copse

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