The borough lies within the Metropolitan Green Belt, and several of its 123 or more parks and open spaces [1] are part of it.
The ancient Enfield Chase, remnants of which still exist, occupied much of the area.
In addition to many playgrounds and sports facilities (including a number of golf courses), the main areas of public open space are: Apart from those open spaces, there are the two large reservoirs.
The King George V and the William Girling collectively known as the Chingford Reservoirs situated alongside the River Lea in the east of the Borough.
Covert Way is Enfield's only Local Nature Reserve.