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
Splash pad
The splash pad will open 10am to 6pm every day from Saturday 3 May until Sunday 7 September 2025.
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.
Features at Howard Gardens
- Bowls pavilion and green
- Seasonal wildflowers
- Seating
- Over 60s social centre
Access
- Letchworth Railway Station and bus stop nearby
- 10 minute walk from town centre
- Hillshott car park
Useful contacts
- Howard Garden Bowls Club
- Howard Garden Social Centre: tel 01462 682524
Trails
Address
Norton Way South
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 1NY
United Kingdom