Black Park Country Park
About the park
Black Park is a large country park located in the South of Buckinghamshire. It is blessed with a great diversity of habitats, which together create the park's essential mixed character of open water, mature stands of pine, mixed woodland and heathland.
Visitors can enjoy a fun-filled day with a variety of activities and facilities on offer including a fabulous adventure playground and a choice of two cafes on site, serving hot and cold food, drinks and ice creams.
The park is also a Green Flag Award-winning park (the quality benchmark which recognises well managed parks and green spaces). You can find out more about how we manage the park in our country park management plans.
Location
Address
Black Park Country Park
Black Park Road
Wexham
SL3 6DS
Map
Black Park Country Park map is being updated to reflect changes in our main visitor area. This means that when you visit the park, you may notice some small changes.
Remember to take a photo of the map on your mobile phone to help you find your way around the park when you visit.
Works in the park
From 2 November 2026, forestry works will commence in Black Park Country Park. The majority of the work will take place north of the main car park.
Works take place over several weeks, starting with heavy machinery removing trees in the north west of the park, followed by the creation of large timber stacks.
The works are expected to continue until 27 November 2026 and we expect the follow up works and woodland recovery to continue into 2027.
You can find out more about why we manage our woodlands, and how we use the timber, on the link below.
Car park opening times and parking
Please select the car park information below to view more details.
We have a large pay to park car park. Parking charges at Buckinghamshire Country Parks apply all year round. A full breakdown of charges can be found on our parking page.
Motorcycles and Blue Badge holders can park for free at all our parks.
Our car park closing times change seasonally.
The car park is currently open daily from 8am to 7pm. From Sunday 25 October the car park will close at 5pm.
The car park entrance and exits have a vehicle height restriction of 2 metres.
Parking is not permitted on Black Park Road.
Facilities
Select a facility at Black Park to view more information.
It's just a short walk from the car park to the Four Seasons Café or the Lakeside Café, where you can enjoy for hot and cold meals, tea, coffee, cakes, snacks and of course ice cream!
With indoor and outdoor seating available this is a great place to enjoy a meal in beautiful surroundings.
Both cafés as well as the ice cream vans, are run by San Remo Catering.
To contact the cafes:
- phone 01753 206 033
- email [email protected]
Younger children can run wild in our Emma Sallis play area, which contains a selection of climbing equipment and slides. It is located near the Lakeside Café and picnic benches.
Essential repairs are currently taking place on two of our play items. You must ensure that children do not enter the fenced area for any equipment under repair.
You’ll find public toilets a short walk from the car park at both Four Seasons Café and the Lakeside Café. Both include disabled and baby changing facilities.
We also have a Changing Places toilet facility at Black Park. This is located adjacent to the main toilets and by the Lakeside Café.
Most of the main paths in the park, are firm stony tracks with occasional loose stones.
The park is mostly flat with no stiles and only a few gates and cattle grids.
The café is accessible for wheelchairs and we have a Changing Places toilet facility.
View more information on our accessibility page.
Activities
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Black Park offers a wide range of forest paths and trails, perfect for walkers and runners of all levels. For a short, scenic walk, take the loop around Black Park Lake - just 1.45 km (0.9 miles), perfect for a quick stroll.
Longer routes
Want to go further? Check out the routes listed on our Walks and trails page. You can explore the trails at your own pace or take part in an organised event.
Organised events
Every Saturday at 9am, join the free weekly Parkrun, a timed 5km run open to all.
Prefer a gentler pace? Simply Walk hosts a volunteer-led walk every Thursday morning, starting from the car park - a great way to enjoy the park and meet new people. Or from May to September, join the free free weekly Park Yoga on Sundays at 9:30am.
There are 10 miles of well surfaced tracks for cycling. Bring your own bikes or hire a mountain bike from Go Ape Black Park.
We do not permit cycling around our busiest areas of the park and around the cafes. Follow on site signage directions and dismount from your bike in these areas.
E-bikes are not permitted within Black Park.
Forest School is an outdoor, nature-based learning that encourages creativity, exploration and practical skills, through hands-on activities in a woodland environment.
We have a range of bookable term-time sessions available throughout the year for different age groups:
- Tots Go Wild – for toddlers
- Families Go Wild – for children aged 1 to 10
All sessions are inclusive and welcome children with special educational needs, disabilities, and home-schooling families.
Spend some time in the trees at Go Ape Black Park with their treetop activities and bounce around in the canopy on their Nets Adventure. For something ground based, enjoy an instructor led session or hire a bike and use your own pedal power to enjoy some of the 500 acres of woodland Black Park has to offer.
For more information or to book, contact Go Ape directly.
Black Park Lake offers iconic scenic views and great fishing opportunities for beginners. Just 100 metres from the car park, it’s easily accessible from footpaths with several benches.
Blue green algae is present in Black Park Lake.
View more information about fishing at Black Park Lake and purchase passes.
The Black Park Model Boat Club is a welcoming, non-competitive group open to new members year-round. Club members meet at Black Park Lake on Thursday afternoons and Sunday mornings.
The club caters to all types of model boating — from yachts to scale models, in a relaxed and informal setting. Petrol-powered boats and fast electric models are not permitted on the lake. Bait boats are not permitted on Black Park Lake.
Blue green algae is present in Black Park Lake.
For more information and details on how to join, email [email protected].
Lost property
If you’ve lost something:
If the item is of high value, follow the guidance on Thames Valley Police website.
If the item is of high value, follow the guidance on Thames Valley Police website.
Contact us
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01753 511060