Top 10 Best Uk public parks with lakes in London

“A pleasant walk around with many scenic views. Several hides along the south side. Worthwhile doing a small detour to see the Hanging Monkey.”

“Excellent park! Huge, with lots of things to see and do. Lots of space available, in spite of its popularity and how busy it was, even on a weekday morning. Cycle paths (with bicycle hire available), picnic on the grass areas is possible, larger lake with many ducks, geese and swans. Horse riding tracks, and even a trough. Lots of little memorials and gardens dotted about. Cafes, with toilets, to rest and replenish at. I still have several more attractions and areas to explore there. A great place to relax and spend a few hours, or even pass the day. Whether it's by yourself, with a pet, a loved one, the family or friends. We were fortunate to have a great weather that morning. Ps. You might be lucky to catch the army training their soldiers to ride there some time like we did.”

“Best park for miles and miles around...2 kids playgrounds fit with climbing frames, sandpits and summer pool. There are the feeding of the ducks, the tennis courts, watersports, mini golf, volley ball, bowls, table tennis, large area to play football and any other sport, an Athletic track with stadium..... by far the best thing.”

“Great place for all the family. Ducks, geese, and squirrels to feed. Big grass area for picnics or to play on. Lovely cafe in the playground are for food, drinks and ice creams. Been going there for years.”

“This is possibly the best park in Greater London - great for dogs and active kids. Lots of wide open green space, woodland copses, tree-lined avenues, a small formal garden, a lake with ducks and geese, and the River Wandle flowing through (shallow enough for even small children to have safe fun). There's also a children's playground and cafe. It's everything I want from a park.”

“Lovely park to go in with plenty playground ..outside side fitness witch I would realy miss and table tennis...only toilets cud do with abit TLC...otherwise realy nice park to visit...I meet so lovely people there...”

“Beautiful all year round. Mayow is one of the oldest parks in London. Great cafe with food and hot drinks.”

“Lovely park and the Christmas lights are absolutely stunning! It was really worth it! Totally recommend it! Amazing! And the Santa's Grotto was also amazing!”

“Nice clean park with benches, playground, soccer pitches and basketball courts. There is a paved path around the perimiter for running or walking. Lots of families visiting and BBQing with kids. If you fly kites this is a good place for it on a windy day, there is a bit of interference from houses but you can keep the kite up for a while.”

“View of the majestic lakes, instantly brings a seren calmness in your heart and make you very cheerful! One of the most beautiful parks in Barking & Dagenham with two very attractive lakes (South & North Lakes), large open space, leisure centre, car parks, children's play area, sports facilities, Woodlands, and Local Nature Reserve! And Mayes Brook River goes through the edge of the Mayesbrook Park! Across the southern side of the Mayesbrook Brook, magnificent Wildlife Goldmines such as South Lake, Nature Reserve and Woodland Trail are located! A perfect place for walking, jogging, running, relaxing and exploring for all family members! Water in the Mayesbrook Park North Lake seems like a teardrop-silver in colour and stand-still with occasional ripples created by waterfowl or leaves dropping from tree! Reflection of Skyline and Trees can be clearly visible on the lake water! There are plenty of natural sounds make this North Lake magical - cooings of pigeons, humming throbs of mute Swan, rustling leaves, mesmerising ripples in the lake and grass playing with the wind! Lakes are the homes many waterfowl including mute Swan, tufted Duck, Shoveler, Rock Dove (Feral Pigeon) and Herring Gull!”

“Nice place to take a break from shopping. Was lucky enough to see a kingfisher.”

“You can walk and walk and...... as long or short as you like. Around every corner there's something new. The walk along the canal is a total change to the paths around the lakes. Watch out for loose dogs, a big issue. Excellent free parking. Approach road to the car park is tricky. Turn left at the pub as the sign is virtually hidden. It's in the same road as Tesco. Cafe in the Park has yummy cakes but the wait is ........ too long at peak times so chill'ish. Enjoy”

“Nice place to walk around seeing flowers and bulbs lovely cafe to have drinks and cake or ice cream definitely will be going back”

“Great pool and offers fab swim lessons for kids…both my kids have excelled in swimming due to their facilities. Also they’ve got a fab playground and soft play indoors for little ones. WLC does offer antique shows and markets at times—lots to offer. Great place to have a quick lunch with kids at the cafe.”

“Lovely little park, went when it was quiet and was nice.”

“Renovation done very well. All the flooring in the play part and soft to protect children’s falls. A great job has been done. Well done thanks”