Stanborough Park

Stanborough Park is a recreation park in Welwyn Garden City featuring two lakes for water activities and leisure. The grounds offer boat rentals, fishing areas, walking paths, and designated zones for different water sports alongside open spaces for relaxation.

The lakes were created in the 1970s as part of Welwyn Garden City's development plan. They were built using water sources that existed on the site before the city's establishment.

The park serves as a gathering place where residents and visitors spend leisure time together by the water. You can see families picnicking, people fishing along the shores, and sailors enjoying the lakes throughout the year.

The park can be reached via marked entrances with parking available around the grounds. Visitors should note that the two lakes serve different activities, so it helps to know which areas suit your planned water sport or leisure activity.

The southern section borders a nature reserve with reed marshes managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. This protected area provides glimpses of local wildlife including various bird species that visitors can observe while walking.

GPS coordinates: 51.78330,-0.21667

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40