A string of parks run through Leamington Spa, alongside the River Leam - from Victoria Park in the west, through the Pump Room Gardens, to Jephson Gardens/Mill Gardens in the east, and beyond to Newbold Comyn.
The parks and gardens vary in character, incorporating design eras from the Victorians to the present day. There are formal flower beds, open green areas, mature trees, and children's playgrounds. The riverside also features a canoe club and the crown green bowling centre ("the home of English bowls").
The gardens are well-used by locals and visitors alike. Victoria Park's tennis courts, skate park and paddling pools are very popular, as is the Leam Boat Centre in Mill Gardens. Each of the parks has at least one café. Despite all the activity, there is also enough space to find somewhere for solitary contemplation.