Avenham Park has a backcloth provided by the River Ribble, it ranks amongst the finest examples of traditional Victorian parkland in the North West.Designed and created by Edward Milner during the 1860's, Avenham Park together with Miller Park, are probably the best surviving examples of his work today. The park is created from a natural amphitheatre and has a famous Japanese Rock Garden with a wide variety of unusual ornamental plants, together with beautiful water features.

Avenham Colonnade, the splendid riverside Ribble Walk, The Belvedere and Majestic Derby Walk are amongst the few of the splendid features to be found within the park.

Moor Park is Preston's largest open space and has played host to many The recreational facilities in this park are the best in the area. There are four bowling greens, space for four cricket matches played on artificial wickets, tennis courts, football and baseball pitches. There are also two very well equipped children's play areas and literally miles of scenic pathways to walk or jog around. For those who just want to enjoy peace and tranquillity, Moor Park offers ornamental gardens, a woodland area and the splendid recently restored Serpentine Lake with areas to feed the large number of wildfowl. There are excellent parking facilities around the park and off Deepdale Road.



Miller Park is located on the riverside adjacent to Avenham Park, this park has the best floral displays to be found in the borough including spectacular sundial flower beds and Grotto Water Feature. The large ornamental Rose Garden has a Gazebo, which featured in the Glasgow garden Festival and provided a serene place to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the area. Ashton Park is situated on the West side of Preston, Ashton Park provides two first class bowling greens, play areas and football pitches, next to a beautiful woodland area, ornamental gardens, flower beds and a magnificent country house.

Ashton House has recently undergone extensive repair and restoration and is particularly well used as a children's nursery school. Extensive parking facilities are provided in this superb park which is conveniently located just off Blackpool Road.