For parks in Enfield, compare Trent Country Park’s broad mix of meadow, woodland and lakes with the facilities at Oakwood Park and Grovelands Park.
- Trent Country Park: 400 acres, with walking, cycling and horse-riding routes.
- Oakwood Park: grassland, a model-boat pond, tennis courts and pitch and putt.
- Grovelands Park: an 18th-century landscape with sports and play facilities.
- Park opening pattern: Enfield Council says parks open at 8am Monday to Saturday, 8:30am on Sundays and bank holidays, and close at sunset.
Which Enfield park suits your visit?
Trent Country Park suits a longer outing across varied parkland, while Oakwood Park and Grovelands Park combine green space with a wider range of recreation facilities. The right choice depends on whether you want room to roam, a particular activity or a mix of both.
At Trent, the council describes 400 acres of meadow, woodland and lakes, crossed by routes for walking, cycling and horse riding. Its history adds another layer: the grounds were originally part of the royal hunting grounds of Tudor kings and queens.
Oakwood has grassland and an avenue of Scarlet Oak trees, alongside facilities including a model-boat pond, tennis courts, a playground and pitch and putt. Grovelands is described as an 18th-century landscape, with a playground and a broad selection of sports facilities.
From The Six Bells Hotel, Grovelands Park is about a 9-minute drive, Oakwood Park about 10 minutes and Trent Country Park about 17 minutes.
Trent Park for longer walks and grounds
Trent Country Park is the strongest fit of these three if you want extensive grounds and several kinds of route. Its 400 acres bring together meadow, woodland and lakes, with paths for walking, cycling and horse riding.
The Tudor royal hunting-ground history offers a point of context as you explore the landscape. For more detail on walks, history and visitor planning, see this guide to Trent Park.
The park is at Cockfosters Road, Cockfosters, EN4 0PS. Oakwood is the nearest Underground station; the walk from the station involves crossing the main road and turning right.
Oakwood Park and Grovelands Park compared
Oakwood Park and Grovelands Park both pair green space with recreation, but their facilities differ. Oakwood includes a model-boat pond and pitch and putt; Grovelands has a longer list of courts and pitches, as well as miniature golf.
Oakwood Park
Oakwood Park has an avenue of Scarlet Oak trees, grassland, tennis courts, a café, a playground, a model-boat pond and pitch and putt. Its address is Oakwood Park Road, Southgate, N14 6QB. For more on the park, read this local guide to Oakwood Park.
Oakwood and Southgate Piccadilly line stations serve Oakwood Park, along with bus routes 307, 377, 121 and 517.
Grovelands Park
Grovelands Park has a café, children’s playground, basketball court, bowling green, football and cricket pitches, miniature golf and tennis courts. Its address is The Bourne, Southgate, London, N14 6RA. For route and access details, see this guide to Grovelands Park.
Planning transport and park access
Enfield Council says its parks open at 8am Monday to Saturday and 8:30am on Sundays and bank holidays, then close at sunset; gates are locked at closing time. Park toilets close one hour before the park closes.
Oakwood and Southgate Underground stations and bus routes 307, 377, 121 and 517 serve Oakwood Park. At Trent Country Park, Oakwood is the nearest Underground station, with a walk that involves crossing the main road and turning right.
Barbecues are illegal in Enfield parks and open spaces. People who do not follow park rules may receive an £80 fixed penalty notice.
Before you go: opening arrangements and facilities can change, so check the official site for current details.
FAQs
Which park in Enfield has the most space for a walk?
Trent Country Park covers 400 acres of meadow, woodland and lakes, with walking routes as well as cycling and horse-riding routes.
Which park has a model-boat pond?
Oakwood Park has a model-boat pond, along with grassland, tennis courts, a playground and pitch and putt.
What facilities does Grovelands Park have?
Grovelands has sports facilities, miniature golf, a playground and a café.
When do Enfield parks close?
Enfield Council says parks close at sunset and gates are locked at closing time. The opening pattern is 8am Monday to Saturday and 8:30am on Sundays and bank holidays.