Whether it’s an afternoon playing five-aside football or lounging in the sun, Northampton’s parks have something for everyone.
The town’s recreational lands are quite rightly the pride of West Northants Council, whose dedicated staff work hard to maintain them throughout the year.
Here we count down 12 of Northampton’s best loved green spaces, perfect for you to enjoy this summer.
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9. The Racecourse
The Racecourse is one of Northampton's most popular parks and a beacon for competitive sport events with 118 acres of space Photo: Google Streetview
10. Thornton Park
Thornton Park is a small recreation facility of just 15 acres in the north of Northampton, off Harborough Road Photo: Google Streetview
11. Upton Country Park
Upton Country Park is vast green space in southwest Northampton and one of the town's most popular parks Photo: Google Streetview
12. Victoria Park
Victoria Park is a small park in the St James District, a mile out from the town centre. Gifted to the town by Earl Spencer in 1898, it which underwent a major renovation in 2007. Photo: Google Streetview