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Howard Park and Gardens

Howard Park splash fountains

Located in the heart of Letchworth, Howard Park and Gardens was created over 100 years ago as a central part of the world’s first garden city.

The park and gardens are divided by a road, Hillshott, with the park’s more formal gardens and bowling green on one side and the more informal Howard Park with paddling pool and play areas, on the other.

Features at Howard Park

  • Play area
  • Refreshment kiosk
  • Paddling pool and splash fountains - free to use and operational during summer months
  • Large green space for relaxation, picnics or family fun
  • Public toilets
  • Seating
  • Disabled access

Features at Howard Gardens

  • Bowls pavilion and green
  • Seasonal wildflowers
  • Seating
  • Over 60s social centre

Toilets

The toilets at Howard Park are open every day throughout the year. Operating hours are:

  • Winter (October to March): 7am - 5.30pm
  • Summer (April to September): 7am - 7pm

These timings may change due to operational or anti-social behaviour issues.

Access

  • Letchworth Railway Station and bus stop nearby
  • 10 minute walk from town centre
  • Hillshott car park

Useful contacts

  • Howard Garden Bowls Club: tel 01462 641528
  • Howard Garden Social Centre: tel 01462 682524

Trails

Address

Norton Way South
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 1NY
United Kingdom