Update 4 July: Play areas have opened but safety measures are in place. Please read the safety guidance. Thank you for continuing to observe government guidelines and the countryside code while enjoying the countryside.
Parks
Take a look at our borough's beautiful award-winning local parks and green spaces.
Fire safety
Please note we do not allow BBQs on any of our open spaces or countryside sites.
Parks and gardens video
Watch Guildford's countryside, parks and gardens video below to see what our borough has to offer.
Hire of public parks and open spaces
From music concerts and fun fairs to sponsored walks and fetes, why not choose one of our beautiful green spaces for your event? You can hire a park for fitness sessions, filming, balloon launches and more.
Our parks are home to many sporting activities which you can enjoy by hiring a sports pitch or court.
Award-winning parks
Several of our parks have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, which was set up to recognise the best parks and green spaces in the country.
Guildford Parks that have won the award include Stoke Park, Guildford Castle Grounds, Sutherland Memorial Park and Allen House Grounds
Ranger Service
The Ranger Service is a mobile patrol which provides a uniformed, reassuring presence in Guildford's green spaces and a friendly first point of contact with park users.
Ranger Service operating hours:
Monday - Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday - Sunday 9am - 8pm (9am - 9pm from May to September).
If you have any information, concerns or queries that you would like to pass on to the Rangers, please call the hotline on 07880 784947.
Allotments
While Guildford Borough Council owns most allotment site land, all management, including how to obtain a plot, is undertaken by Guildford Allotment Society.
Interactive map
Use our map to find out about your local parks and green spaces.
You can view a larger version of this map
Stoke Park
Guildford's largest park, which has retained its Green Flag Award winning status this year has plenty of beautiful open green space, a fully-equipped children's playground and skate park. The park is packed full of activities to enjoy, including a paddling pool, boating pond and minigolf.
Kingston Meadows
A popular park, with a fully-equipped children's playground, plenty of open green space and a range of sports facilities including a full size football pitch, tennis court and BMX track.
Onslow Village Recreation Ground
A large open green space with children's playground, an arboretum, and lots of sports facilities to use and enjoy, including a full size football pitch.
Shalford Park
Boasting a large amount of open green space and several full size football pitches, this park is perfect whether you enjoy relaxation or exercise and activity.
Stoke Recreation Ground
With a well-equipped playground and plenty of open grassy space to play in, this park is ideal for families and children of all ages.
Sutherland Memorial Park
A beautiful, award-winning green space with a fully-equipped playground and wide variety of sports facilities.
Allen House Grounds
An eye-catching open green space in the centre of Guildford, ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle of town. Free sports facilities available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Westnye Gardens
The Parks and Leisure Services team has worked with local residents to update Westnye Gardens and create a beautiful, fun play garden.
Green Flag Award
The Green Flag Award Scheme, run by Keep Britain Tidy, was set up to recognise the best parks and green spaces in the country.
Related pages
Contacts
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About Opening hours for the Parks and Leisure Services office are: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm; Fridays 8.30am to 4.30pmEmail parks@guildford.gov.ukTel 01483 444718Mobile Ranger Team hotline: 07880 784947
