The Borough contains over 30 parks, 24 playgrounds, sports grounds and open spaces.
[4] Much of the borough's Thames river frontage is open and accessible to the public.
To the north of the town centre Canbury Gardens extends to the Lower Ham Road beyond which the Dysart open space, Royal Park Gate recreation ground and the adjacent Hawker Centre sports ground form a continuation of Ham Lands in the neighbouring London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
To the south of the town centre Queens Promenade provides open river frontage as far as Surbiton.
[6] The main parks and open spaces managed by Kingston upon Thames Borough Council are: