Parks and Open Spaces in Stevenage
This page gives information on parks and open spaces in Stevenage, and the surrounding area of Great Ashby, which are in alphabetical order by name. Parks are open all year round, unless otherwise stated. If you would like a park added please do get in touch.
Brooches Wood: Great Ashby
Brooches Wood is an area of Ancient Woodland, meaning that there have been trees here for at least 400 years. Ancient woodland provides a perfect habitat for wildlife, as they have evolved over time side by side. The Robins and other birds in your garden are actually just visiting, the woodland is their real home. Look out for the Hornbeam “coppards” along the boundary of Cleveland Way. At Great Ashby Way, Great Ashby, SG1 6NH.
Canterbury Way Playing Fields: Stevenage
The playing fields provide a mixture of facilities in the north of Stevenage including, Football pitches, Ball court, Play area suitable for toddlers and juniors, Pavilion with changing and shower facilities. At Ripon Road, Stevenage, SG1 4LW.
Chells District Park: Stevenage
A mixture of sports pitches and informal open space off of Gresley Way. The site has, Football Pitches, Rugby Pitch, Play area suitable for toddlers and juniors, Pavilion with changing and shower facilities, hall and meeting room for hire. The Park also benefits from links to a six hectare woodland known as Lanterns Lane/Elm Green Wood. At Lanterns Lane, Stevenage, SG2 7HP.
Claypithills Woods: Great Ashby
Claypit Hill’s Spring has a lot of dead wood on the floor. This might look untidy, but it is home to lots of small creatures. Inside the logs and under the bark you might find woodlice, beetles, spiders and insect larvae. When a tree dies, the dead wood is a perfect place for fungi to grow. The wood is slowly eaten by mini-beasts and rots back in to the soil, releasing its nutrients for other trees to use. Spaces created mean sunlight can reach the woodland floor. Wild flowers bloom, providing nectar for insects like butterflies and bees. Over many years, tree seedlings will grow up blocking out the light, and the whole cycle starts again. A Woodland Walk leads you around the Great Ashby Estate, taking in five woodlands managed by NHDC. Four of the woodlands have their own short route for you to explore. At Serpentine Close, Great Ashby.
Fairlands Valley Park: Stevenage
Situated within the heart of Stevenage, Fairlands Valley Park provides extensive leisure facilities for all. The Park is renowned for its wide range of water sports facilities, with sailing, windsurfing, angling, kayaking and dragon boating taking place on the 11 acre Main Lake. There is an excellent play area catering for children, toddlers right through to teenagers, located alongside an exciting water play facility. The Park provides a variety of habitats which support a range of wildlife. In addition to the traditional short grass swards, Fairlands Valley Park also benefits from woodland, a network of lakes, long grass swards and grassland. At Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG2 0BL.
Hampson Park: Stevenage
The park is the highest point in Stevenage, with great views across the town and surrounding countryside. The park has: Children’s play area, Woodland, Sports pitches, Wheeled sports facility (skateboards, bmx, scooters etc.), Multi Use Games Area, Ball court, Outdoor gym. At Hampson Park, Webb Rise, Stevenage, SG1 5QU.
King George V Playing Field: Stevenage
This attractive park is situated between the old town and the busy town centre. The site has: Football pitches, Cricket pitches, Lawn Bowls, Play Area, for toddlers, juniors and teenagers, Pavilion, Millennium Gardens, Parks Events. At King George V Playing Fields, Sish Lane, Stevenage, SG1 3LS.
Meadway Playing Fields: Stevenage
This small park lies in the Symonds Green area of Stevenage. The park has: Football pitches, Play area suitable for juniors, Pavilion with changing facilities and showers. The park can be accessed from Meadway with the car park at the main entrance. At Meadway Playing Field, Redcar Drive, Stevenage, SG1 2EN.
Peartree Park: Stevenage
Peartree Park provides a play area for toddlers, juniors and teenagers, sports pitches, and an area of informal open space. The site has: Football pitches, Multi Use Games Area, Small Skate Park, Play area suitable for toddlers, juniors and teens, Pavilion with changing and shower facilities. Situated between The Paddocks, Peartree Way and Six Hills Way in Stevenage, SG2 9UA.
Ridlins End Playing Fields: Stevenage
This large parkland lies in the south east of Stevenage between Gresley Way and Shephall Way. The popular athletics facility is of County and Regional standard and the full range of athletics events are provided for. The site has: Football pitches, Athletics Stadium available for booking, Play area suitable for toddlers, juniors and teens, Outdoor gym equipment, Pavilion with changing facilities and showers. Ridlins Wood is accessible from the playing fields and provides an attractive backdrop to the park. At Ridlins Park, Woodcock Road, Stevenage, SG2 9QZ.
Shephalbury Park: Stevenage
The park has Football pitches, Two basketball hoops, Kick wall, Bowling Green with pavilion, A play area suitable for toddlers, juniors and teens, Outdoor gym trail, Changing facilities with showers (Check regarding opening), Tennis, Table tennis and Wildlife habitats, meadow grassland, ancient hedgerows, mature trees. At Shephalbury Park, Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 8NP.
St Nicholas Park: Stevenage
The site has: Football pitches, Basketball hoop, Kick wall, BMX track, Outdoor gym, Play area suitable for toddlers, juniors and teens, The St Nicholas Play Centre and Pavilion with changing facilities. At St Nicholas Park, Pilgrims Way, Stevenage, SG1 4PT.
Town Centre Gardens: Stevenage
Offering an oasis of tranquillity in the centre of Stevenage. The main features of the park include: Ornamental landscapes with plantings of roses, herbaceous perennials and seasonal bedding displays, An ornamental spring fed pond, marginal and aquatic planting, fountain and bridge, A collection of ornamental, commemorative and memorial trees, A sensory garden, A large open and close mown grassland area surrounded by trees, A fenced and equipped play space for toddlers and young children, A footpath network providing access across the site between the Town Centre and the Bedwell neighbourhood.
