Ranger Station at Prospect Park

The Ranger Station is a destination for activities, entertainment and learning for families and children from across Reading and beyond – is now open and offering exciting new activities.

Low rope parties

  • Suitable for walking toddlers to 7 years old
  • Children need to be 4ft and under to use the low ropes
  • MAX 12 children – all with chaperones
  • Exclusive use of the low ropes for approx. 45 mins (currently on Saturdays only)
  • Low ropes party starts at 12.45pm until 1.30pm, party room 1.30 to 2.30pm when the party ends
  • Party room included

Golf parties

  • MAX 15 children
  • Suitable for toddlers and upwards
  • Chaperones can also participate
  • Exclusive use of the golf course for 1 hour
  • Wheelchair access and specialist putting equipment provided
  • Party room included with your booking for an hour after the golf session

Climbing tree and soft archery parties

  • To use the climbing wall and safely fit into the harness the participant must weigh between 40lbs and 250lbs
  • MAX 12 children
  • Suitable shoes must be worn
  • Instructor led climbing tree for 1 hour
  • Soft archery
  • Party room included with your booking
  • Full use of outdoor space for 1 hour, you can bring additional activities for your group (please let us know if you are bringing equipment)

(Activities to run concurrently)

Parties are available between March and September.

Opening Hours

Opening hours for each activity area can be found on their dedicated pages, listed below. Please note, the site closes between 12:15pm and 12:45pm on weekdays.

Christmas opening hours 2025

  • 22 December – 10:00am – 4:30pm
  • 23 December – 10:00am – 4:30pm
  • 24 December Christmas Eve – 10:00am – 2:00pm
  • 25 December Christmas Day – Closed
  • 26 December Boxing Day – Closed
  • 27 December – Normal
  • 28 December – Normal
  • 29 December – 10:00am – 4:30pm
  • 30 December – 10:00m – 4:30pm
  • 31 December New Years Eve – 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • 1 January 2026 New Years Day – Closed
  • 2 January – 10:00am – 4:30pm
  • 3 January – Back to Normal

For further information, please contact one of the team at ranger.station@reading.gov.uk


Please select the activity you’d like to book or learn more about below.