[1] The park covers an area of 168 acres, has two lakes, large open spaces, woodlands and meadows.

Facilities include a children's play area, a skate park, outdoor gyms and four football pitches.

A small museum in the park opens on special occasions.

[2] At the edge of the park is Braunstone Leisure Centre, which is run by Leicester City Council.

Every Saturday morning at 9am, Braunstone Park hosts a parkrun run marshalled by volunteers.