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Fairlands Valley Park
Park
Sprawling green space with aquatic & land-based activities, from sailing classes to rope-climbing.
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
(~9.24 km from centre)
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Howard Park
Park
👍👍 Right in the center of the town, there is the perfect park for spending time on a sunny day. It is especially nice to come here with children and babies. Dozens of mothers with baby strollers in the place will testify to this.
On the day we were there, there were several classes of school children...
4.50 (922 reviews)
(~0.25 km from centre)
3
Norton Common
Nature preserve
Green space with outdoor pool and cafe, play, skateboard and picnic areas, tennis courts and woods.
4.50 (798 reviews)
(~0.66 km from centre)
4
Hampson Park
Park
24-acre green space with football pitches & trails, plus a skate park, multi-use court & playground.
4.30 (555 reviews)
(~7.84 km from centre)
7
Bancroft Recreation Ground
Playground
👍👍 Very nice and clean park to go to with kids, the new interactive toy is very popular and it's great that they set up the water play area every year, also plenty of space on the grass to relax.
4.30 (260 reviews)
(~4.42 km from centre)
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Hitchin Rugby Football Club
Rugby club
👍👍 Standard rugby ground with clubhouse and pitch, adjacent to a public park. Main reason for my visit was the annual CAMRA Hitchin beer festival.
4.30 (244 reviews)
(~4.24 km from centre)
9
Town Centre Gardens
Park
👍 Nice to spend a few minutes on the bench to soak in some much needed sunshine. In the summer time there are more birds around to observe.
4.10 (184 reviews)
(~8.68 km from centre)
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Ashwell Springs: source of the River Rhee
Heritage preservation
👍👍 Only just found out that it's the start of the river cam,after years of visiting on and off,got some lovely clear fresh spring water,it makes a great cup of tea ! Take your children there,the can paddle safely,the water it only a few inches deep.
4.50 (139 reviews)
(~8.77 km from centre)
12
Butts Close
Park
👍 Nice park, well maintained. If you are there with kids then be mindful of a road running alongside the park. Would be nice to have some playground pieces there for smaller kids.
4.20 (124 reviews)
(~4.92 km from centre)
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Chells Park
Park
👍👍 Fantastic new park. Perfect for my 3 year old and older kids too. Trampoline, swings, sea saw, roundabout, climbing frame, slide. Lots to do, right next to a large field so perfect for picnics too. Only issue is no toilets.
4.20 (103 reviews)
(~9.39 km from centre)
14
Triangle Community Garden
Community garden
👍 Come on Friday to their garden club. Very friendly group.❤️ Often home made cake & tea afterwards.
4.30 (102 reviews)
(~3.77 km from centre)
15
Ransoms Recreational Park
Park
👍👍 Lovely park, that has lovely seating areas and flower gardens. Has a fenced playground area for little ones too.
4.30 (97 reviews)
(~3.85 km from centre)
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Millennium Meadow
Park
👍👍 Friendly area. However I have a rescue in training and some people with their dogs do not put their back in lead when they see I have a dog on lead .
4.50 (80 reviews)
(~7.43 km from centre)
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Bury Mead
Park
👍 The Avenue footpath is a lovely walk through trees with your dog or a delightful run. This connects the Curly-Whirly bridge on Martin's Way to the High Street.
There is a nice little playground at the High Street end with decent facilities for children to play and enjoy.
Nice green space for havin...
4.00 (66 reviews)
(~7.05 km from centre)
19
Fairlands Valley Centre
Park
120-acre parkland and lake with paddle, sail and motorboat sports plus abseiling and climbing.
4.30 (65 reviews)
(~9.27 km from centre)
20
Broadway Gardens Fountain
Park
👍👍 Adjacent to the Broadway theater are the gardens bearing the same name. Although it was a slightly rainy morning, it was still great to walk in the green and beautiful area of the city. The fountains are a prominent landmark in the place. The garden serves as a suitable setting for them.
4.60 (61 reviews)
(~0.48 km from centre)