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North Herts District Council Parks (50)
Avenue Park
Avenue Park is a large attractive enclosed Baldock park surrounded by mature trees containing leisure facilities to cater for young and old alike
Bakers Close Playing Field
Large open space with football pitch and pavilion in the centre of Baldock
Baldock Road Recreation Ground
Opposite the Leisure Centre this Letchworth recreation ground contains a wide range of fitness activities and hosts the annual fair
Bancroft Recreation Ground
In Hitchin town centre, this recreation ground offers a range of activities including bowls, tennis, play areas and a water splash park
Barkway Chalk Pit
A small disused chalk pit, turned nature reserve in Barkway, North Hertfordshire
Betjeman Road Play Area
Play Area in the north region of Royston, right next to the Royston Rockets BMX park.
Broadmead Play Area
Play area in the south east region of Hitchin with surrounding open space suitable for games and a picnic
Broadway Gardens
Historic landscaped gardens in the centre of Letchworth
Brooches Wood
Brooches Wood in Great Ashby is an area of Ancient Woodland, meaning that there have been trees here for at least 400 years
Brook View Play Area
Play Area in the east region of Hitchin, alongside the stunning Ippollitts Brook. Suitable for a family picnic or walk alongside the river
Burns Road BMX Track
National BMX track off Burns Road, Royston, open to the public
Burymead Springs
Burymead Springs is an ancient riverside meadow of around 2.4 hectares on the northern edge of Hitchin, located between the river Hiz, the Hitchin railway flyover and a scrap yard
Butts Close
Area of open grassland next to the Hitchin swimming pool with pond surrounded by mature trees
Cadwell Lane Playing Field
Cadwell Lane Playing Field is a 2.3 hectare open space, formerly an old landfill in the North of Hitchin. The field joins onto the river Hiz and the beautiful Burymead Springs
Chiltern Road Play Area
Play area in the south region of Baldock with surrounding open space suitable for games and a picnic
Claypithills Woods
A ancient woodland in Great Ashby proving a haven for wildlife located next to the District Park with woodland walks
Clothall Common Play Area
Recently refurbished play area containing equipment toddlers area teenage adventure play and exercise equipment in Baldock
Grange Central Community Garden
A small park with play area, ball court and landscaped garden in north Letchworth Garden City - something for the whole family to enjoy
Grange Recreation Ground
Easily accessed by the Garden City Greenway in north Letchworth, it has all your play and fitness needs!
Great Ashby District Park and Woodlands
Large nature reserve in Great Ashby with meadowland and 5 ancient woodlands
Hill End Chalk Pit
Hill End Chalk Pit (also called Hill End Farm Pit or Hitch Wood Pit) is a 0.7 hectare nature reserve on the site of a former chalk pit in St Paul's Walden, North Hertfordshire
Hillbrow Recreation Ground
A small recreation ground in west Letchworth offering a range of facilities including a well equipped play area
Holroyd Cresent Play Area
A play and grass area suitable for children and families to play games and have a picnic
Howard Park and Gardens
Ebenezer Howard's vision of more than 100 years ago, this vital green space in the heart of Letchworth Garden City caters for everyone, with formal lawns, social club, play area and paddling pool
Ivel Springs Local Nature Reserve
Green flag awarded local nature reserve at the source of the river Ivel in Baldock containing natural springs and a wild flower meadow
Ivy Lane Play Area
A play and grass area in Royston, suitable for children and families to play games and have a picnic.
Jackmans Central Play Area
Play area on the Jackmans estate for young and older children with small BMX track
Jackmans Playing Fields
Open grass area with football pitches, toddler play area, Multi use game area and wild flowers on the eastern fringe of Letchworth Garden City
King George V Recreation Ground, Hitchin
Traditional recreation ground off Old Hale Way in Hitchin which in addition to sports pitches offers a wide range of free activities for the whole family to enjoy
Explore this Park - King George V Recreation Ground, Hitchin
Mendip Way Play Area
Popular play area in an open setting central to Great Ashby
Newmarket Road Recreation Ground
Large grass area in east Royston for informal play with dog free toddler play area, older children's play area and a skate park
Norton Common Local Nature Reserve
29 ha green flag local nature reserve containing woodland and open grassed glades. It also has sporting and play activities and is located close to Letchworth town centre
Oughtonhead Common Local Nature Reserve
Oughtonhead Common is a Local Nature Reserve in north Hitchin with a wide variety of wildlife habitats and countryside walks. The River Oughton flows alongside the common
Pix Brook Meadows
Lovely grassland meadow with riverside walks and an orchard in the heart of Letchworth Garden City
Priory Memorial Gardens
Green flag award winning park in Royston town centre with formal gardens and a large open space for picnicking. The facilities include tennis court, MUGA, two children's play areas and a water splash pad
Purwell Meadows Local Nature Reserve
Purwell Meadows Local Nature Reserve in north east Hitchin has a mosaic of dry grassland, marshy grassland, hedgerows and scrub along the chalk river Purwell
Purwell Recreation Ground
A great site in Purwell Lane, Hitchin, for outdoor recreation including football pitches, play areas exercise equipment and much more
Quantock Close Play Area
Play area with play equipment for both junior and senior
Ransoms Recreation Ground
This site close to the Hitchin railway station offers a well equipped play area and a multi use games area. There is also a community run garden which visitors are welcome to explore
Rosehill Play Area
Play area in the east region of Hitchin with surrounding open space suitable for games and a picnic
Serby Avenue Recreation Ground
A recreation ground off Serby Avenue in Royston, crammed packed with activities for the whole family to enjoy
Smithson Recreation Ground
A small closed in site off Winston Close in Hitchin containing a play area for younger children
St. Johns Recreation Ground
Located in St. Johns Road, Hitchin which In addition to the formal sports pitch has a well equipped play area and outdoor gym
Studlands Rise Recreation Ground
A small site in Studlands Rise, Royston containing a tennis court, play and grass area for play
Swinburne Avenue Playing Fields
Playing field off Swinburne Avenue, with two pitches and ample grass areas for informal play adjacent to Oughtonhead Common
Temple Recreation Ground
A small Recreation Ground in east Letchworth Garden City offering a range of facilities including toddler play area and the only parkour equipment in the area
Walsworth Common
Recreation Ground off Grove Road, Hitchin which in addition to sports pitches has a well equipped play area, skate park riverside walks and meadows
Weston Hills Local Nature Reserve
This chalk grassland rich in wild flowers including orchids and woodlands containing mature beech trees can be found in South Baldock
Wilbury Recreation Ground
A small Recreation Ground in west Letchworth offering a range of facilities including a well equipped play area and ball court
York Way Recreation Ground
Small recreation ground in York Way, Royston, containing a good range of play facilities including a combination football & basketball goal