Freemantle Lake Park
Southampton, Southampton
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A former estate garden with large mature trees, now a park with a play area, a dog agility course and outdoor exercise equipment. The lake was filled in long ago, and an active friends group looks after the park.
Highlights
- Play area
- Dog agility course
- Adult outdoor exercise equipment
- Mature specimen trees
Good to know
- The park is wet at times, and some unmade paths are muddy in season
- The management plan and friends group details are on the council site
Getting there
Freemantle Lake Park, Lakelands Drive, Southampton, SO15 3ALParking: Check on the official site.
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