Parks in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is built around its parks. From the city centre heartland of Campbell Park to three river valley parks and the ancient woodlands, the greenery permeates the local landscape. Visitors are often surprised to discover the degree of environmental sensitivity with which MK has been developed. Milton Keynes was designed according to the garden city movement principles, having an integrated landscape which permeates throughout the city. Milton Keynes Council is responsible for the management of the majority of urban local parks, recreation grounds, open spaces and verges throughout City.
Campbell Park
At the very heart of MK, this parks formal gardens, woodland, open countryside and special features make it a fascinating place to visit. Discover Campbell Park
North Willen
The Peace Pagoda is one of Milton Keynes' best known landmarks and reflects the tranquillity of the park in North Willen.
Ouse Valley Park
The Ouse Valley Park lies in the floodplain of the river Great Ouse, which flows from Oxfordshire to King's Lynn. Great for walking or a day out with the kids and a picnic.
Loughton Valley Park
Footpaths provide walks and cycle rides throughout the park with connections to Ouse Valley Park and adjacent housing areas and parks. North Loughton Valley Park
Milton Keynes Wildlife
MK has as lot to offer the wildlife enthusiast. Ancient woodlands, rivers and lakes provide a mix of habitats, attracting a range of species. Wildlife in MK
Kite Flying in MK
Mary Poppins sang about it and adults are as enthusiastic as their children about it. Let's go fly a kite in Milton Keynes.
Parks Trust Website
MK has been developed with environmental sensitivity. Milton Keynes Parks Trust has been responsible for its parks and parkways since 1992.
Linford Wood
An island of natural habitat in a sea of modern development. Pleasant for walking, picnics, relaxation and watching wildlife. Linford Wood
Linford Manor Park
Linford Manor Park offers beautiful walks around it's stunning historic settings and adjacent canal, replicating the style of the 17th and 18th Centuries.
Willen Lakeside Park
Over one million visitors come to Willen Lakeside Park each year to play, picnic, do watersports, jog, attend events or simply sit and watch the world go by.
Emberton Park
Emberton Park offers a caravan site for those wanting to get away. The park is ideally located close to the village of Emberton and the market town of Olney.
Badgers in MK
With the city's green open space and special badger tunnels built underneath roads, badger families are able to move around relatively safely. Badgers in MK
A Working Environment
While the Trust's picturesque award winning parks offer superb opportunities for recreation, conservation and wildlife, they are also a working environment.
Facts and Figures
Some interesting statistics about the parks and wildlife in and around Milton Keynes. Facts and Figures
Visitor Map
Are you coming to Milton Keynes but don't know how to get around the new city? Here's a handy map to help you find your way.MKWeb Visitor Map (pdf 3MB)
