Askern Boating Lake

Askern Boating Lake is home to beautiful scenery, various sports and play facilities and a café with a view of the lake.

Things to see and do at Askern Boating Lake

toddler and junior play areas
outdoor gym equipment
playing fields
sports pitches (visit our football pitches pages for booking information)
places to enjoy a sit and a bite to eat including the lakeside cafe and picnic areas around the lake
angling (permitted between dawn and dusk), there is no fee to fish but you may need a rod licence Rod licences
beautiful scenery including the renowned boating lake, a pond and a whole host of wildlife
various walking routes - one circuit of the main footpath around the lake is 638 metres

Toilets

Toilets are available between the cafe and car park - please be aware hours of opening may vary during the year.

Getting to the lake

The lake is just off Station Road, postcode DN6 0JB, with parking available near The Lakeside Café.

For a full list of buses you can get to the lake, use the Travel South Yorkshire journey planner and enter where you're going from and to (High Street/Askern Lane).

To see the lake and the surrounding area, check out the following Google Maps view:

Parks and outdoor spaces

For a list of parks and outdoor spaces in Doncaster, how to report an issue and how to apply for a memorial in one of these spaces, visit our parks and outdoor spaces page.