There are several parks and playgrounds within Brackley:
St. James' Lake offers five acres of fully-accessible wildlife and scenery. Adults and children alike enjoy walking, running, exercising dogs, feeding the ducks and geese and having a picnic in the park. There is also a selection of outdoor gym equipment suitable for children and adults over 14 years. There is also an active fishing club (the Brackley & District Angling Club) operating at the lake, and permits are available locally.
The Town Park on Brackley High Street is a walled green space adjacent to the Old Fire Station Community Room and Café. It has trees, picnic benches, and play equipment suitable for children aged 0-12.
Poppyfields Central Park (off Poppyfields Way) is a green space with play and exercise equipment suitable for all ages.