Oxhey Park
🏟 Playground & park · Oxhey, Watford
Oxhey Park
A Green Flag riverside park in Oxhey with a children's playground, outdoor gym, a mini football pitch and woodland beside the River Colne.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 The park and playground are open and free to access. · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Eastbury Road, Watford, WD19 4RD
Plus Code: 9C3XJJV5+H8
About Oxhey Park
Oxhey Park sits beside the River Colne on Eastbury Road in the Oxhey area of Watford, close to Watford High Street station. It is free to enter and holds a Green Flag Award as one of the town's best green spaces. The park has been significantly improved in recent years and combines play, sport and nature. For children there is a dedicated playground, while an outdoor gym offers activity for older visitors and adults. A mini football pitch is available with no booking required, making it easy for an impromptu kickabout. The park is a County Wildlife Site, with the River Colne, woodland and public art giving it a distinctive riverside character and plenty to explore on foot. Oxhey Park is also linked with the nearby Oxhey Activity Park, and a Friends of Oxhey Park community group supports the site. On-street parking is available nearby. With its mix of free play, informal sport, water and wildlife close to the town centre, it is a convenient spot for families and dog walkers alike.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Outdoor gym
- One mini football pitch (no booking required)
- Fishing (permit required)
- County Wildlife Site
- River Colne
- Public art
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's playground
📍 Nearby places to play
- Harwoods Recreation Ground · approx 0.7 miles · Vicarage
- King George V Playing Fields · approx 1.2 miles · Holywell
- Cassiobury Park · approx 1.6 miles · Cassiobury
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Oxhey Park free?
Yes, the park and its children's playground are free and open to the public.
What is there for children?
There is a children's playground, an outdoor gym and a mini football pitch that can be used without booking.
Is there parking?
On-street parking is available near the Eastbury Road entrance, WD19 4RD.
Can you fish at Oxhey Park?
Yes, fishing is permitted but requires a permit.
What makes Oxhey Park special?
It is a Green Flag Award park and County Wildlife Site set beside the River Colne, with woodland and public art alongside its play and sport facilities.