Goldsworth Park Recreation Ground

If you’re local to Woking, you already know Goldsworth Park is just one of those spots you end up at on a Saturday without really planning it. The lake pulls you in first — good for a wander round the path or just sitting on a bench watching the ducks — and then the kids clock the enclosed play area and that’s your afternoon sorted. There’s a basketball court, a bike track, open grass that actually gets used, and picnic tables if you’ve thought ahead and packed lunch. Parking is free, which around here is worth mentioning. Genuinely works for all ages, whether you’ve got toddlers or just fancy a walk.