cassiobury park was formed from the grounds of cassiobury house and consists of of open space. the house was demolished in 1927 and the cassiobury gates in 1970, for road widening. in july 2007, the park won a green flag award, which recognises the best green spaces in the country. there is a children's play area, which includes a paddling pool, play equipment, a bouncy castle, an ice cream van, a kiosk where one may buy food, and 10.25" gauge miniature railway. the grand union canal passes through the park.