Hinksey Park
Hinksey Park
Just a short 15 minute walk or cycle ride, from the centre of Oxford, off Abingdon Road, Hinksey Park is a wonderful green and watery haven for people and wildlife.
It's avenues of Giant Redwood and Pine trees, create a unique space and picturesque venue for picnics, play, sport and relaxation.
The park was laid out in the 1930s on the site of the former Oxford Waterworks.
What can I do there?
The park caters for a range of water-based activities including:
- swimming (Open from 2 May to 28 September 2014)
- 'splash' feature (May - September (now working). Free to use.
- model-boating
- sculling
- scuba-diving
- fishing - rod licence required but no permit required
Other activities available:
- large play area and sand pit
- tennis courts
- table tennis
- allotment
- sports field and football pitch
- walks and health walks
Wildlife
The park is also important as a wildlife habitat. The lake and its surrounds support colonies of:
- amphibians
- small mammals
- bats
- water-foul
- seabirds
- fresh water sponges
For more information download the leaflet below:
Hinksey Park leaflet (221kB PDF)
Walks and health walks
The park is an ideal starting point for a walk into the countryside and offers access to:
- South Hinksey
- Chiswell Valley
- Boars Hill
- A network of new paths within the ring road
Whether you are a keen walker or you are considering starting some gentle exercise, why not join our walk leaders on a lead walk in the