• Park Opening Times
• Site Facilities
• Park History
• Green Flag
• Events
• Site Management
• Map
• Walk in the park health walks

Described in 1926 by the author Mellors as 'the nearest approach to a village green we have', Lenton Recreation Ground has provided several different generations of local children with an attractive and safe location in which to play.

After a period of decline, the park is now enjoying a renaissance and once again fulfilling its function as the neighbourhood's own village green. Its two bowling greens remain well used by three clubs and the children's play area is a firm favourite! A recent addition to the park is the Peace Garden area created by local volunteers.

Opening Times 

All year 8.00am, please click here for closing times

Site Facilities 

• Basketball Court
• Bowls
• Community Events
• Disability Access
• Limited Parking on nearby roads
• Picnic Areas
• Play Area
• Public Transport
• Toilets (when staff are on site)

Park History

Lenton's 'village green' was Nottingham's first ever purposely laid-out recreation ground and was opened in 1887 and since then it has remained a well used community facility.

Described in 1926 by the author Mellors as 'the nearest approach to a village green we have', Lenton Recreation Ground has provided several different generations of local children with an attractive and safe location in which to play.

Green Flag

Lenton Recreation Ground was successfully awarded the Green Flag Award for 2011/2012 and has previously been awarded six times. 

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Event

The park hosts various small scale events organised by the Park Ranger service or by the local community.

Please click here for further information on forthcoming events at Lenton Recreation Ground.

Site Management

The development of the park is guided by the Consultation Group of the Dunkirk and Lenton Partnership Forum and Nottingham City Council. If you are interested in becoming involved in the group, please contact the Parks and Open Spaces service on 0115 9152733.

Since the award of the Green Flag in 2005, the park has continued to improve with the award of a further Neighbourhood Renewal Funding for its new basketball area. Work is also continuing to improve the shrub bed areas. 

If you would like to comment on how well you feel your park or open space is being managed and maintained then please click here and record your opinion using GreenSTAT.

'A walk in the park' health walk

There are two Health Walks you can try around Lenton Recreation Ground. These walking routes offer you the opportunity to improve both physical and mental wellbeing in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. The walks also enable people to discover more about Nottingham's parks, local history and wildlife.

 Click here to download Lenton health walk [654kb]

Map

 Click here to download a Map of Lenton Recreational Park [3Mb]

Lenton Recreation Ground
Church Street
NG7

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