In Slough, our parks, libraries, community hubs and leisure spots aren’t just places on a map, they’re where life thrives. They’re where neighbours meet on a sunny Saturday, where children discover new hobbies, and where adults find calm, laughter and connection. With more than 60 parks and green spaces, including 254 hectares of public parks, play areas and open space, Slough offers lots of room to breathe and be active in the heart of a busy borough.
Herschel Park is one of Slough’s most loved green spaces, a beautifully restored Victorian gem with a lake and winding paths. Follow the Wildlife Trail, enjoy a picnic, or just watch the ducks, it’s the perfect spot to unwind or explore with family and friends. Other favourites like Upton Court Park, Salt Hill Park, Kedermister Park, Kennedy Park and Pippins Park serve as outdoor playgrounds, sports pitches and casual meeting places for people of all ages.
Across the UK, research shows that parks and green spaces deliver huge benefits. They contribute an estimated more than £34 billion a year in health and wellbeing value, helping people stay active, happier and less stressed, and saving the NHS at least £111 million annually through fewer GP visits. Even closer to home, Slough’s parks and spaces are key to creating welcoming places for people to walk, play and socialise, especially as the local council plans aim to make exercise and outdoor access easier for everyone.
But public spaces don’t stop at parks. Slough’s libraries, like The Curve, Langley, Cippenham and Britwell, are vibrant community hubs full of workshops, creative events, reading groups and tech access. Community centres across the borough host fitness classes, dance sessions, craft groups and seasonal celebrations that bring neighbours together.
Then there’s the Salt Hill Activity Centre and Slough Ice Arena, two indoor hotspots which provide an array of exciting activities open to all. The activity centre provides residents with a unique opportunity to experience VR, Trampolining, bowling, escape rooms and more all in one visit. Just across the road you will find the Ice Arena, a social magnet, home to clubs, hockey teams and skating fun that draws crowds of all ages and keeps weekends buzzing.
These spaces do more than brighten our days, they make Slough a healthier, happier, more attractive place to live and work.
From strolling through leafy paths to sharing laughs at a community workshop or lacing up your skates, Slough’s public spaces are woven into the fabric of daily life by bringing people together, boosting wellbeing and building stronger, happier communities.
