

Explore a scenic 1930s park featuring playgrounds, splash park, sports facilities, and wildlife-rich waterways just 15 minutes from Oxford city centre.
Venue Type
Outdoor
Typical visit duration
All day
Booking
Walk-in
We went to Hinksey outdoor pool during the recent heatwave and it was fantastic. Our two young daughters absolutely loved it. Splashing in the water, soaking up the sun and eating an ice cream. The grounds are clear, the pool is really well maintained and a cooling temperature. We struggled to find parking and ended up being late for our alot because we had to park in the Westgate shopping centre car park and walk 20 mins back. So just keep this in mind as there are only 40 parking spaces on site. Overall, a fantastic day. It honestly felt like we were on holiday for the day. We went into the free splashpark after the pool, which is lots of fun!
Perfect place for an outdoor swim when the weather is nice out!
Really nice park/space beautiful views 👌
Beautiful park! Playground for children of all ages. Little toddler climbing frame and slide, swings. Sand pit, climbing frame for older kids too. Warning, the toilets are gross so I wouldn’t recommend letting your little ones use it. There is also a splash park, heated swimming pool, and tennis court facilities too. You can also see the train tracks and oncoming trains if you go over the bridge and climb the stairs. Great for kids! There is a community cafe with hot drinks and cake/soup available, which is open on Tuesday 10:30 till 2pm, and Thursday 1:30pm till 3:30pm. Coffee van from Jericho coffee traders are there too, not sure what days specifically. Parking here is limited, I never come by car but I always see cars having to leave as there are no spaces. Gets really busy during school holidays and sunny days.
This is a lovely spot with outdoor swimming facilities and a stunning view of the lake. You can also see the train tracks nearby, which might get a bit noisy at times, but the sunset view makes up for it with its beauty. The only downside is parking—I used RingGo for an hour but couldn’t extend my stay beyond that. Next time, I might need to book for two hours or more in advance.
Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026
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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026
