The South Lake
The Lake is set in 16-acres of green space, with multiple stunning views of the water, and the River Lea running alongside the Lake. The grassed area is the perfect location for picnics, casual team games or just a peaceful walk, taking in the scenery and spotting the wildlife which includes: a huge variety of water birds, rabbits, deer and even an occasional terrapin! Why not take a short detour off the main path to take a stroll around the Nature Reserve, maintained by the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust, if you’re lucky you might even spot a kingfisher.
Stanborough Watersports Centre
The South Lake is the home of the Stanborough Watersports Centre; where it’s possible to book a whole range of exciting activities for children, aged 8 and over, adults, groups, schools and clubs. Activities include: Sailing, paddleboard,kaying & rafting.
Find out more about Stanborough Watersports Centre here.
Along side the Watersports Centre is our 16-acre multi-use lake is home to:
Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club – Are based at the Watersports centre; they race on Sunday Mornings all year round and in the summer they run leisure sailing sessions one day a week. For more information on how to join the Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club please log on to: www.wgcsc.org.uk
Welwyn Garden City Angling Club - Formed in 1946, they have nearly 500 members.Stanborough Park Lake is open all year round for fishing and the River Lea can also be fished when in season. Fishing Bailiffs are always available on site for more information about fees and fishing competitions.
The North Lake
The North Lake area is home to our ever popular Splashlands splashpad; open Easter to October; and our pirate themed children’s playground, open all year round; as well as our refreshments kiosk for hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream and duck food.
The Boat House
The boat house is situated by the lake for the hire of Pedalos and rowing boats in the warmer months.
Model Boating Lake
Situated at the far end of the North lake, is used for regular meetings of the Welwyn Garden City Society of Model Engineers.
Advance warning: on good weather days and school holidays the car parks become very busy. Please leave plenty of time to find a car parking space and pay for parking.
Wildlife
Stanborough Park is home to a huge variety of wild animals, ranging from many species of waterfowl, to parakeets, rabbits, the occasional deer, squirrels, butterflies and even a terrapin or two. The animals survive happily on their own but our birds often do enjoy a little extra food now and again; we recommend water-bird food from good pet shops or our refreshment kiosk, porridge oats, torn up lettuce leaves or defrosted peas.
Wild Animal Rescue
Should you find waterfowl or wild animals in distress or with injuries, please don’t ignore them, call for help
Swan Rescue (Swans & Water fowl)
The Swan Sanctuary can be reached on 01932 240790
Or Gill Walker 07970404866, Swan & Waterfowl rescuer
Moonstone Rescue (Swans, Water fowl, birds & wild animals)
07707 140 235 - Info@moonstonerescue.com
RSPCA (Swans, Water fowl, birds & wild animals)
0300 123 0704, who will advise you what to do
