Willen Lake in Milton Keynes hopes to reopen in April offering new activities

Paddleboarding was one of the go to activities at Milton Keynes' most popular park last year and more sessions will be available in May.

A sunrise paddleboarding club will be launched at 7am on Sundays, adding to the weekly evening sessions already on offer and discover paddleboarding classes for beginners.

More athletic Milton Keynes residents can attend two-hour wakeboarding sessions. Canoeing lessons for beginners is another new feature scheduled for Easter, suitable for over eights.

Wakeboarding memberships are available at a 10% discount for regular riders. You can purchase either a seasonal adult or junior membership that runs from April to October each year.

The Parks Trust will be offering various different kids clubs aimed at children aged between eight and 15. New this year, will be a junior windsurfing club running every other Wednesday between June and September.

Beginners can tryout new water sports by completing a one-day paddle awards course. These certificates are recognised by British Canoeing for those who fancy trying their hand at paddleboarding or canoeing.

The Parks Trust are hoping to release further information in the near future relating to their new cafe and sports building. This venue will offer new changing rooms. toilet facilities and a reception to the hobbyists and athletes heading out onto the water.