Address: Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham RG40 4HU, United Kingdom
Phone: +441189342016
Rating: 4.4
based on 222 reviews.
Park and Walkways
Pros:
"The park has recently been renovated, and it is excellent."
"Great place to go for a walk."
"A beautiful park with walks around the lake through the woodland... All ages will enjoy what the park has to offer."
"The renovated tarmac pathway is level and suitable for all users in all weathers."
"A new multi use path now links the park to the FBC centre and alongside woodland, increasing accessibility for all users."
"Fantastic walks around the beautiful lakes and woodland."
"California Country Park is a beautiful spot with a large lake and ample opportunity for walks."
Cons:
"It's a shame that most of the walks were shut as we wanted to go for a walk as well."
"Many of the trails are under repair and closed."
"Right now (June 2017) the broadwalk is closed due to vandalism, which is a shame."
"Thought we'd try and make the best of the park area, but there wasn't really much for the kids to do."
"How disappointing.Firstly,I had to drive down a dirt track to get to the car park."
"Didn't really see much of the park as it was very very crowded."
"Quiet easy to get to but as expected in half term very busy that we didn't dear attempt to go in the pool area."
Parking
Pros:
"Plenty of parking."
"Carparking is a plenty but you do need to pay."
"The parking is a lot better now, at the end of 2019."
"Generous car park spaces (I went on a Sunday from 10am until 1pm and there were spaces throughout)."
"The parking areas are great, the paths and signage around the lakes have all been updated."
"There has been a lot of investment of late to improve parking and facilities."
"California Country Park is a little hidden gem... A refurbished car park including electric charge points, cycle racks, and easy to use disabled bays has helped to give the facilities a much needed upgrade."
Cons:
"Parking is NOT free and, in my opinion is too expensive at £1.65 per hour."
"Be careful of the carpark! They are constantly ticketing people for not paying parking."
"The carparks have that hexagon plastic so it's VERY bumpy, not great when in pain."
"Parking on the other hand little pricey."
"The only negative is that the parking, which does contain electric charging, is a bit expensive at 1.65 an hour."
"Parking can be a hassle AND, thanks to expectations, not free."
"The parking is expensive if you are not coming for the day but only want to pop in for an hour or two."
Cafe and Food Options
Pros:
"Nice cafe for a cuppa tea or coffee the food is excellent friendly staff."
"The cafe was good, with a selection of coffee, cake, ice cream, and soft drinks."
"They have a good selection of food, drinks and ice-cream included vegan options and alternative milks."
"The cafe is great with amicable staff; I can recommend the breakfast for quality and price."
"Local cafe with great choice of food and drinks."
"Jacksons cafe serves good quality food and beverages."
"The cafe does great coffee."
Cons:
"Good that the toilets and cafe was open on Friday. However, disappointed that they don't do ordinary sandwiches."
"Cafe is dire. Haven't got a clue. One person on the till and three standing about doing nothing. 40 minute wait for a cheese sandwich was ridiculous."
"The cafe was extremely busy however so be prepared to wait for 50 minutes for your hot food during busy times."
"The cafe serves good food but very slow service."
"Cafe looked good but not that busy and still 40 minute wait on food."
"Avoid the cafe when the park run finishes, expect to wait at least 30 minutes for food."
"Huge shame again about the queueing system for the cafe."
Play Areas and Activities
Pros:
"Amazing park, with a paddling pool for kids good way to enjoy on sunny day."
"A nice child friendly place..lovely walkway around the lake...quiet and nice spots for a quick impromptu picnics."
"Bring frozen peas to feed the animals and the kids will have a great time."
"Park area is fairly new, well maintained and clean with lots to keep children entertained from toddlers to 11ish."
"Excellent outdoor play area for kids, ideal for those aged 5-10 years... The play area has recently undergone a big renovation and it's now got a wonderful water play area."
"The playground is large, really good variety for older and younger kids and it has a lovely water play section too."
"Really amazing playground, lots to do for the children."
Cons:
"Play area is rubbish - didn't manage to keep my toddler for more than 5 minutes."
"To cap it all there was a charge for the kid's to use the paddling pool.Never again."
"The place has a really terrible wasp problem so you can't even sit and relax!"
"The play area is pretty basic for young children (3yo) only a swing, a small slide and a big slide."
"On a hot day the sides heated up and prevent the children playing on them."
"Thought we'd try and make the best of the park area, but there wasn't really much for the kids to do."
"The play area has been renovated and it's lovely, except the water pump which was broken."