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Arboretum
The Arboretum is Nottingham's oldest public park and the one that is closest to the city centre. This historic, beautifully maintained park covers an area of approximately 7.6 hectares, measuring 360m by 310m at its widest extent, and contains a host of original features that make this site unique within the city including the fine collection of trees that lend the site its name.
Opened on the 11th May 1852 by the Mayor, Mr W Felkin and the Sheriff of the Borough, Mr Ball, in front of 30,000 people, the Arboretum continues to attract a year round audience. Easily accessible from the city centre and the wider community via the tram network that runs alongside, this park plays a vital role for the local community and is the site for many organised events through the summer. Click here for more information about the Arboretum 
Broxtowe Country ParkCovering an impressive forty six hectares, Broxtowe Country Park combines a mixture of woodlands and grassland with excellent recreation facilities including an exciting adventure playground and football pitch.Click here for more information about Broxtowe Country Park 
Bulwell BogsBulwell Bogs, found in the Heart of Bulwell Town Centre provides a focal point for the local community, following on from its refurbishment in 2003. It boasts one of the only two paddling pools still in the City, a comprehensive play ground, toilets, picnic areas, historic interpretation boards and a promenade along the River Lean, lined with cherry's, perennial borders and seating all within a site encompassing less that one hectare of land.Click here for more information about Bulwell Bogs 
Bulwell Hall ParkBulwell Hall Park offers visitors the opportunity to "experience the countryside" within an inner city urban area. Covering approximately five hectares, Bulwell Hall Park skilfully combines significant wildlife with a host of recreational facilities. The park's ancient woodlands, nationally rare grasslands and fauna sit comfortably alongside an 18 hole golf course, cricket pitch, fishing lakes and a pavilion which continues to attract many visitors all year round.Click here for more information about Bulwell Hall Park 
Colwick Country ParkColwick Country Park is a large and diverse area of water, woodland and meadows providing a perfect backdrop for a variety of both wildlife and recreational activities.Formed originally from gravel workings with grassland and water course, Colwick Country Park offers fishing, water sports and many other leisure facilities. Cycling and horse-riding are particularly popular as the majority of paths in the area have been dedicated as a Public Bridleway whilst an excellent adventure centre keeps younger audiences entertained. The park also has a rich diversity of wildlife from butterflies and dragonflies to a large number of birds that visit the park, especially at migration time. This includes the nationally important population of wildfowl that are present in the wintertime. Nestling within the sixty acres of parkland sits a magnificent Palladian style Georgian country house mansion which is currently being leased out and used as a prestigious hotel and function venue Colwick Hall Hotel. Click here for more information about Colwick Country Park 
Forest Recreation GroundThe Forest Recreation Ground sits about a mile north of the city centre and is well known to many visitors as the site of the annual Nottingham Goose Fair. In addition to hosting many other popular events, Forest Recreation Ground also has a variety of recreation facilities which includes football pitches, play areas, bowls greens and a number of designated leisure walks.Click here for more information about Forest Recreation Ground 
HighfieldsHighfields Park is known to many locals as the University Park because of its close proximity and close relationship with Nottingham University Campus. This 121 acre park is well endowed with magnificent trees, wildflower meadows, exotic plantings and water features. It also includes on site activities, including boat hire, motor launch trips, bowling, croquet, putting, children's play area and a variety of Lake Pavilion events.Click here for more information about Highfields Lenton Abbey
Lenton Abbey Park is highly visible from the surrounding roads because of its eye-catching flowerbeds which have become one of the park's most recognisable features. Covering an area of approximately two hectares, this site combines its prominent row of trees and herbaceous borders with excellent facilities which include bowls, tennis, a multi-use games area, informal football pitch and a children's play area. There are toilets and baby changing facilities available in the pavilion and families can enjoy the woodland trail all year round.Click here for more information about Lenton Abbey 
Lenton Recreation ParkLenton'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.Click here for more information about Lenton Recreation Park Return to top of page  
Woodthorpe GrangeWoodthorpe Grange Park is an impressive large green space that sits on the edge of the city and is well used by the public for both events and informal recreation. Within the park lies The Grange, a 19th century Grade II listed manor house which sits amidst a mix of landscapes and includes formal gardens, green houses, grassland and small wooded areas. An 18 hole pitch and putt course and two football pitches attracts sports enthusiasts whilst the Tropical House, 'sunken garden' with water feature and innovative train sculpture at the entrance to the old railway bridge appeals to visitors from both the city and wider surrounding area.Click here for more information about Woodthorpe Grange 
Victoria ParkVictoria Park is a green oasis which provides an invaluable resource to the local community in a highly urbanised area. Steeped in history and supported by an active Friends Group, this park has enjoyed ongoing improvements including play areas, toilets, footpaths, football and basket ball facilities. There is also the newly planted inter-faith garden which represents a unified wish for world peace and tolerance.Click here for more information about Victoria Park |