Russell Park

Russell Park is one of Bedford’s best-loved riverside parks, offering a great mix of green space, recreation and family-friendly attractions beside the River Great Ouse. With its open lawns, mature trees, riverside paths and attractive views, it is an ideal place to relax, walk, enjoy a picnic or spend time outdoors.

One of the park’s standout attractions is Landmark Golf, a 12-hole mini golf course with holes inspired by landmarks from across Bedford Borough. It provides a fun activity for families, visitors and groups, while the park’s inclusive children’s play area and sensory garden offer additional spaces for younger visitors to explore and enjoy.

For those looking to be more active, Russell Park has a range of sporting facilities, including tennis courts and football pitches, alongside paths that are popular with walkers, runners and cyclists. Its riverside location also provides an easy connection to Bedford’s wider network of parks and walking routes along the Great Ouse.

There are plenty of opportunities to simply sit back and enjoy the surroundings, with picnic areas, gardens, open grassland and riverside scenery providing a relaxed setting throughout the year. The park also has a café/kiosk, making it convenient to stop for refreshments during a visit.

Russell Park’s location close to Bedford town centre and the Embankment makes it easy to include in a wider day exploring the town. Whether you’re playing mini golf, taking the children to the play area, enjoying the sensory garden, playing tennis or football, having a picnic, grabbing a coffee or taking a riverside walk, Russell Park offers something for a wide range of visitors.