The 30 Best Outdoor waterpark in London

“We attended the BSUPA Level 1 Paddleboard course. Our instructor was calm, understanding and inspired confidence. He was also incredibly knowledgeable. We felt safe and confident with him. Good solid advice on bouancy aids, and equipment followed up with excellent advice on how to use it. On the water we learned how to paddle laying down, then kneeling and finally we ALL got up. None of us fell in. We paddled a little and then it was time to deliberately fall in so we could practice getting back on....Again, everyone managed to get back on!! This is a sign of great coaching! More paddling and practicing on/off, maneuvers and steering..and then we were taught stepback turns, and encouraged to get further and further back on the board. We went from nervous shaky wobbly beginners to confident paddlers twirling on the spot with stepback turns....again ALL of us were doing this! Incredible! If you want to learn Paddleboarding, get down there now, you wont regret it. Best money I have spent! Thank you HYMB!!”

“Great place for kids and serious nature lovers. Our 5 and 7 year olds had a great time and sustained interest from 10.30-3.30 with huge range of activities. Video game incorporating kids sketches a particular favourite. Catering good but slow”

“Great family friendly atmosphere and we really enjoyed the experience love the football pitch Great fun! The zip line bit expensive 3 host for £12 if you have several kids but nevertheless kids had a wonderful time. Would love to see a more baby friendly area from the soft play with accessibility for people with disabilities. The food and drink where great quality we enjoyed the mac and cheese bites and chicken tenders yum yum!”

“Had a great 90 min 1-2-1 intro to kayaks with Sophie this morning had the lake to ourselves went swimmingly (didn't have to swim!).”

“Fantastic, family run ski club with facilities for skiing, wakeboarding and paddle boarding. Highly recommend a visit”

“Beautiful place for a relaxing walk.”

“Visited a resident here and they had a view that overlooked these gardens and the Guildhall of Music. Residents here get to walk about this whole complex, listen to the music from the Guildhall etc. The steps up to the apartments, though, are like something from a Michael Cain movie!”

“We had a company corporate day here and it was incredible. We were really looked after by everyone at WakeUp Docklands. They catered for the newbies and also the experienced amongst us. I would fully recommend this for any corporate events and days. Bar was well stocked and we were able to get in pizza from next door. Really amazing day and we'll be back for sure!”

“A very nice children playground. There are plenty of activities for children. Children can bring a ball to play with or a scoop to play in the sand. Every family can enter for around 70-90 minutes. And can return for another timeslot, with an hour between play sessions. There's a toilet and also a tap water to drink there.”

“Amazing and beautiful park for walks with your dog. It has a lot to offer not only to pet owners but also to parents or anyone who enjoys nature 2h free parking included but remember to take a ticket even for free period. There are at least 2 cafe points there, these are a bit pricey but they have good coffee.”

“Always lovely to walk around the lakes. You can also see the water ski. They are building a new bridge to the other play area but it’s not finished yet and is still fenced off as of yesterday. You have to walk the long way around.”

“Verulamium Park in St Albans is a lovely mix of open green spaces, rich Roman history, and fun activities for all ages. You can stroll by the peaceful lake, explore ancient ruins like the Roman wall and mosaic floor, or enjoy the children’s playground and splash park. It is a great spot for families, picnics, and relaxed afternoons surrounded by nature and heritage.”

“The splash pool was super fun!!! Perhaps you need to add more umbrellas around the area to create extra shade for the children.”

“Stunning, the entire walk around the lake is wonderfully beautiful. I would highly recommend coming here if you're wanting a walk, a nice place to go as a couple, a picnic or for photography. Lovely place.”

“It was amazing and beautiful my kids and my parents loved it. The train ride was fun as well and it’s a beautiful place for a nice picnic”

“Found this lovely park while waiting for my friend. It’s a lovely place to sit down and relax.”

“The Restaurant offers 360 degree vantage over the whole park giving you the chance to see clise uo what the next generation athletes are doing and you can learn around the very best here whether it's Kayaking or White water , from novices who have never done this before or an adventurer who had that experience whilst on holiday somewhere. Action packed fun filled adventure with water. The Restaurant offers healthy optional foods snacks and lots of refreshments on offer. Very friendly staff and don't forget the parking is free if you buy food there it's on your receipt just scan the code on your phone and enter the code on your receipt. I highly recommend you come here I will everything I am 8n the area . Chef Danny McDonnell Very very helpful staff.”

“Great little area which is attached to the ecological park. It has great views from Canary Wharf as well as back to The City. Sometimes people using the stairs to exercise can overtake things. It’s great to sit up on top of the hill on a lovely summer’s day.”

“A beautiful walk around the wetland areas with lots to feast your eyes on nature wise. Our children loved it as much as we did :)”

“Incredibly beautiful garden in an urban setting. And it’s free to visit. Worth going to and I’ll be back in the summer.”

“Lovely lake, the folks at the Watersport Centre were very helpful and friendly. They can blow up your iSup for a small fee. We paid £12 each for 4 hours with our own paddleboard/kayak, this includes your parking if you validate it at the desk. There are lockers and safe changing facilities. Will definitely be back for the evening social, many thanks. The cafe next door is good, coffee was great and they have nice clean toilets, much nicer than the ones at the car park.”

“Loved loved loved every minute of my intro lesson. Grant was a fantastic instructor making it fun and informative. I learnt so much in an hour and gained so much confidence. Would 100% recommend. Everyone who owns a paddleboard should do this before heading out solo.”

“Lovely park. Lots of people walking, running and dogs having fun . Soon you get in you feel like being in a clean forest and a deep silence.”

“Lake Dye makes for a beautifully coloured lake with less to no algae. The café was out of this world (and I'm a freelance chef, so this says it all)”

“Brilliant park next to river. Enclosed area for little ones to play. When hot, the sprinkle area comes to play. Very big green area for you to picnic, put up a small gazebo, play family games etc. The toilets are clean even tho only 2 cubicles in ladies. But every time been they have been clean. Have a food hut. Very reasonable priced. The best is there long hot dogs for 4 pounds each. Overall a great free day to spend with the family. Can not recall parking prices but it was not expensive compared to other places”

“Lovely place to take the kids! There have a coffee and toilets and playground also perfect for family”

“A calm and cozy space, perfect for spending time—especially in spring.”

“The best park in London. The water park playground is perfect for kids.”

“Wonderful place. Very peaceful and quiet. Good place for a long walk. The forest has a sense of calm to it. Has some paths with an incline or a decline, but otherwise the level is flat. Best to visit when it's dry, as it may get muddy after periods of rain.”