Country Parks & Forests in Preston
Looking for country parks & forests near Preston? 40 options are mapped here, each offering woodland trails and open countryside. The list runs from the closest to the furthest from the middle of Preston.
Among them are Waverly Park [Formerly Ribbleton Park], Winckley Square and Moor Park. 40 of them are free to visit; 40 are outdoors; 1 welcome dogs. Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Opening hours, prices and age suitability change from place to place and from season to season, so it is always worth confirming the details with a venue directly before travelling. Distances are straight-line estimates from the centre of Preston; a few entries sit just over the boundary in neighbouring areas where they are the closest of their kind.
- 01 Winckley Square0.2 mi
- 02 Avenham Park0.4 mi
- 03 Frenchwood Knoll0.5 mi
- 04 Sebastopol Cannon Memorial Park0.5 mi
- 05 Miller Park0.5 mi
- 06 Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park0.8 mi
- 07 Moor Park1.0 mi
- 08 Fishwick Bottoms Nature Reserve1.0 mi
- 09 Vernons Sports & Leisure Park1.2 mi
- 10 Middleforth Green1.3 mi
- 11 Ribbleton Park1.4 mi
- 12 Waverly Park [Formerly Ribbleton Park]1.4 mi
- 13 Eaves Brook Linear Park1.4 mi
- 14 Hurst Grange Park1.5 mi
- 15 King George V Playing Field1.6 mi
- 16 Haslam Park1.8 mi
- 17 Eaves Brook Linear Park1.9 mi
- 18 Haslam Park Nature Reserve1.9 mi
- 19 Ashton Park1.9 mi
- 20 Eaves Brook Linear Park2.1 mi
- 21 Grange Park2.3 mi
- 22 Granny Park2.4 mi
- 23 Jubilee Park2.7 mi
- 24 Withy Grove Park2.8 mi
- 25 Brockholes Nature Reserve2.9 mi
- 26 Chapel Lane Park3.0 mi
- 27 King Georges Playing Fields3.5 mi
- 28 Farington Park3.8 mi
- 29 Grimsargh Village Green4.1 mi
- 30 The Grove Park4.5 mi
- 31 Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve4.5 mi
- 32 Grimsargh Wetlands4.5 mi
- 33 Paradise Park4.6 mi
- 34 Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve4.7 mi
- 35 Moss Side Village Green4.9 mi
- 36 Mardale Road Play Area5.6 mi
- 37 Much Hoole Vilage Hall & Leisure Park5.6 mi
- 38 Highfield Park6.2 mi
- 39 Towneley Gardens6.3 mi
- 40 Witton Country Park7.4 mi
Good to know
How many country parks & forests are there in Preston?
This page lists 40 country parks & forests mapped in and around Preston, including Waverly Park [Formerly Ribbleton Park]. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the country parks & forests near Preston free?
Yes — 40 of the places listed for Preston are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.
What is there to do at country parks & forests near Preston?
Expect woodland trails and open countryside. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Preston. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Preston.