# Howard Park and Gardens, Letchworth — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This Letchworth green space delights families with exciting outdoor activities including water features, forest climbing structures and extensive play zones, plus picnic areas and refreshments. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/letchworth/attractions/howard-park-and-gardens (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Garden 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Howard Park and Gardens Norton Way South [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6487920733213267109&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Howard Park](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103957593768695150213) **In short:** Howard Park and Gardens is a garden in Letchworth, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,031 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Howard Park and Gardens This Letchworth green space delights families with exciting outdoor activities including water features, forest climbing structures and extensive play zones, plus picnic areas and refreshments. ## What's nearby - Howard Park Splash Park & Paddling Pool next door - Mrs Elizabeth Howard Memorial Hall next door - USA Fried Chicken 200m away - Hillshott Infant School & Nursery 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Open 24 hours **Tuesday** Open 24 hours **Wednesday** Open 24 hours **Thursday** Open 24 hours **Friday** Open 24 hours **Saturday** Open 24 hours **Sunday** Open 24 hours Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Luke Fennell](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101043197986627569711/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely little park and splash park for younger kids. Gets busy on hot days but lots of great memories here with our son. There is a refreshment stand but I'm not sure when it opens and closes. Toilets are clean and plentiful. Parking is cheap. · via Google [JMS](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114107626986690523548/reviews) ★★★★★ Great attraction for kids to cool down in summer! Water is clean, small café and toilets. · via Google [Kolawole Oshin](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101863605792753168772/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely place to bring young kids. There are water fountains that make for good fun. · via Google [Mimi Sharon](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109329011593660245415/reviews) ★★★★★ Right in the center of the town, there is the perfect park for spending time on a sunny day. It is especially nice to come here with children and babies. Dozens of mothers with baby strollers in the place will testify to this. On the day we were there, there were several classes of school children. When we arrived they sat and listened to the teachers. Towards noon, they took off their uniforms and entered the shallow pool in bathing suits. At the entrance to the garden, you can see some old photos of the place are displayed, as well as of the children in bathing suits from the 40's and 50's having fun in the pool. The garden is dedicated to one of the founding fathers of the town. You can read about it at the entrance to the garden. When I was in the park I felt how the green color enveloped me from all sides. The trees are huge and shade part of the park. There is a playground for children. With a climbing device made of ropes. Swings of different types and more. My grandchildren had a great time. By the pool there is a kiosk in a beautiful architectural structure. Back in the 40's, they spent time thinking about the small details, that the structure would look beautiful and not just be functional. The place also has toilets. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487632f63b1c2339:0x5a09b9884a1194a5!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** 34 Rushby Mead, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1RU [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.9793050%2C-0.2230240) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (1,031 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Letchworth [More attractions in Letchworth](https://staycation.co.uk/letchworth/attractions) ★ 4.5 (1,031 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.tinyurl.com/nnmmls5?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01462 474000](tel:01462474000) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Letchworth **Postcode** SG6 1RU **Plus Code** 9C3XXQHG+PQ [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487632f63b1c2339:0x5a09b9884a1194a5!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487632f63b1c2339:0x5a09b9884a1194a5!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487632f63b1c2339:0x5a09b9884a1194a5!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Letchworth Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Howard Park and Gardens suits all ages. ### Is there parking at Howard Park and Gardens? Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Howard Park and Gardens? Call Howard Park and Gardens on +44 1462 474000. ## More near Howard Park and Gardens ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Premier Inn Letchworth Garden City ★ 4.3 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/letchworth-garden-city/hotels/premier-inn-letchworth-garden-city) - [The Broadway Hotel ★ 4.3 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/letchworth-garden-city/hotels/the-broadway-hotel) - [Letchworth Hall Hotel ★ 3.8 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/letchworth-garden-city/hotels/letchworth-hall-hotel) - [The George at Baldock Boutique Hotel ★ 4.0 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/baldock/hotels/the-george-at-baldock-boutique-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Farmhouse at Polehanger ★ 5.0 · 6.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/central-bedfordshire/cottages/the-farmhouse-at-polehanger-uk41292) - [Eventide 7.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/central-bedfordshire/cottages/eventide-ukc2275) - [Brooklands Farm Cottage 7.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/central-bedfordshire/cottages/brooklands-farm-cottage-uk48282) - [St Johns Rest 7.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/central-bedfordshire/cottages/st-johns-rest-uk34617) ### Campsites nearby - [Radwell Lake Caravan Park ★ 4.2 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hertfordshire/camping/radwell-lake-caravan-park) - [Henlow Bridge Lakes ★ 4.5 · 3.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/henlow/camping/henlow-bridge-lakes) - [Ashridge Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.7 · 5.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hertfordshire/camping/ashridge-farm-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) - [The Grove at Melchbourne 5.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/melchbourne/camping/the-grove-at-melchbourne) ### Things to do nearby - [Broadway Studio & Gallery ★ 4.6 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/letchworth/attractions/broadway-studio-gallery) - [Broadway Cinema & Theatre ★ 4.7 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/letchworth/attractions/broadway-cinema-theatre) - [Teamworks Karting Letchworth ★ 4.6 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/letchworth/attractions/teamworks-karting-letchworth) - [North Herts Leisure Centre ★ 3.8 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/letchworth/attractions/north-herts-leisure-centre)