Wokingham Town Council maintains a number of parks and open spaces for the benefit of the community. The parks are inspected regularly, and remedial works are scheduled as required to remove any diseased or unsafe trees and plant replacements.

A full tree survey was carried out in 2011 on all the public open spaces maintained by the Town Council, and can be viewed here (4MB PDF file). 

Howard Palmer Gardens

This is a small pretty park (0.8 acres) located behind the New Rose in the centre of the town. Well-used in summer lunch hours by the town centre workers and the site of the annual town Children's Fun Day (free atractions and rides organised by the Town Council). It features a sundial designed by the pupils from the Emmbrook School.

Joel Park & Holt Copse

Located between Holt Lane & Jubilee Avenue, part of this 23 acre site was designated a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in June 2003. The Council works in close co-operation with The Holt Copse Conservation Volunteers and the Borough Council's Countryside Service. Holt Copse itself is an area of ancient semi-natural woodland and is part of the larger woodland of Joel Park. The site contains an area of wet grassland with abundant Cuckoo Flower and Bluebells in spring and a large noctule bat roost. There is a children's playground and areas of grassland make it suitable for family picnicking and walks.

King George V Playing Field

Located off Goodchild Road and abutting St Crispin's playing field, this 5 acre park also has a football pitch for hire. There is a children's playground divided into older and young children's play areas.

Langborough Recreation Ground

Bounded by Gipsy Lane and Fairview Road this 5 acre ground is part registered as a village green. It is surrounded by Tilia Cordata (small leaf Lime trees), and has an area of play equipment for young children. The football pitch may be hired by local clubs.

Leslie Sears Playing Field

Located off Crail Close and Reeves Way, the playing field has 7 acres of grassland, incorporating a younger children's play area which includes new play equipment - butterfly spring see saw, single and double arch swings and a 'nursery rhymes' multi-play system. A 'Countryside for All' gate has been provided for easier access.

Redlands Farm Park

Tucked away down Evendons Lane, this peaceful 11 acre park is used mainly by dog walkers. There are beautiful views from the top of the park over Finchampstead. A 'Countryside for All' gate has been installed for easier access. There are two magnificent specimen Oak trees in the field.

Viking Field

The field is adjacent to Leslie Sears, and is a large open space with a natural grass meadow, un-mown during the summer to encourage Meadow Pipits & Skylarks to nest and wild flowers to grow. This area was bequeathed to the District Council in 1997 by Mrs Henagulph and is managed by the Town Council.

Problems?

If you would like to report a problem in any of the above parks, please contact the Amenities Officer.