Leda and the Swan

Leda and the Swan by Michael Morse McDonald (1992)

This piece was gifted by the artist to The Parks Trust in 1992. Carved from granite, Willen Lake was chosen as an ideal location due to the proximity of the lake and the number of swans that grace the grounds and lakeside.

Public Art in our Parks
Nearly 30 pieces of public art call our parks home
Campbell Park Art
Campbell Park is our central city art park with 11 art pieces
Willen Labyrinth
Landscape architecture can be found at Willen Lake North
Peace Pagoda
The first of its kind in the Western hemisphere
Souls in Love
White marble sculpture by Frederic Chevarin
Hiroshima Departed
By Ronald Rae, this is piece is carved from granite in memory of those who died at Hiroshima
Medicine Wheel
Consisting of two concentric circles of stone this feature uses the 'Midsummer Line' which follows the Midsummer sunrise

Did you know we have nearly 30 pieces of Public Art across our parks?
Public Art in our Parks...

Discover our parks

Willen Lake South
Facilities:
Willen Lake is Milton Keynes’ most popular park. Visitors take part in watersports activities, go cycling, enjoy the playground, try the high ropes course or simply picnic along Willen’s shores. It’s a great place to entertain all ages of family and friends, whether it’s a visit to the café or restaurant, a stroll, trying a beginners’ course in sailing or hiring a pedalo or bike.
Refreshments
The one4six café and The Lakeside Pub operated by Fayre and Square.
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Willen Lake North
Facilities:
Willen Lake North is home to one of Milton Keynes’ best-known landmarks, the first Peace Pagoda to be built in the western world - and to a rich and varied bird population.
Refreshments
Nearest refreshments are at the Lakeside Hotel and Cafe (weekends and school holidays) at South Willen Lake. The Camphill Community runs a vegetarian café opposite the main car park.
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Tree Cathedral
Facilities:
Contrary to what many believe, Milton Keynes does have its own cathedral. But like the city itself, this cathedral is unique - made from bark and leaves rather than bricks and mortar.
Refreshments
There are no refreshment facilities at Newlands. A cafe and pub restaurant can be found at nearby south Willen Lake.
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