Welcome to Parks and Open Spaces

Parks for People

Traditionally public parks were intended for all members of society and they have provided a variety of uses. The earliest use foreseen was informal promenading and this was followed by sports such as cricket and football and later children’s play, but it was not until the mid 19th century that urban parks were created throughout Britain. This was as a response to appalling problems of the urban environment brought about by industrialisation and rapid population growth. Official recognition of the need for parks dates from 1833.

The Benefits of Parks

Public open spaces have four main functions: to provide opportunities for recreation, to contribute to a sustainable natural environment, to enhance the visual amenity of the urban landscape and to provide a focal point for community activity and involvement.

Parks and Open Spaces in Gedling Borough:

Below is a list of formal and informal Parks and Open Spaces within Gedling Borough:

Adbolton Rec. Ground, Carlton
Childrens Play Area,

Albert Avenue, Carlton Hill
Childrens Play Area, Garden for the Blind

Arno Vale, Arnold
Childrens Play Area and Junior Football Pitch

Arnot Hill Park, Arnold
Childrens Play Area, Walkway, Bowling Green, Skateboard Park

Breck Hill Road, Woodthorpe
Childrens Play Area, Under 10's Football Pitches, Junior Football Pitch
Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Burntstump Country Park
Walkway, Picnic Tables, Cricket Grounds

Burton Road, Carlton
Childrens Play Area, Cricket Grounds, Senior Football Pitches, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Calverton Road, Arnold
Nature Reserve

Carlton Hill Rec. Ground
Senior Football Pitch, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Carnarvon Grove
Childrens Play Area

Church Lane Rec. Ground, Arnold
Childrens Play Area, Senior Football Pitches

Colwick Rec. Ground
Childrens Play Area, Cricket Grounds, Senior Football Pitches, Under 10's Football Pitch, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Conway Road, Carlton
Bowling Green, Pavilion/Changing Rooms, Tennis Courts

Curzon St/Ley St Play Area
Childrens Play Area,

Dunstan St/Cross St, Netherfield
Childrens Play Area

George St/Nottingham Road, Arnold
Junior Football Pitch, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Haywood Road, Mapperley
Bowling Green, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Honeywood Gardens/Bramble Drive
Childrens Play Area

Killisick Road/Coppice Road
Childrens Play Area, Senior Football Pitches, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

King George V, Arnold
Childrens Play Area, Cricket Grounds, Senior Football Pitch, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

King George V Standhill Road, Carlton
Childrens Play Area, Senior Football Pitch, Under 10's Football Pitch Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Lambley Lane West, Gedling
Junior Football Pitches Under 10's Football Pitch, Skateboard Park, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Lambley Lane East, Gedling
Childrens Play Area, Cricket Grounds, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Mapperley Golf Course and Rec Area
Walkway

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Newstead Rec. Ground, Station Road
Cricket Grounds, Junior Football Pitch, Senior Football Pitch, Under 10's Fooball Pitch, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Oakdale Road, Carlton
Childrens Play Area, Bowling Green, Tennis Courts

Rutland Road Rec. Ground, Gedling
Childrens Play Area

Salop St, Arnold
Childrens Play Area

Thackereys Lane, Arnold
Childrens Play Area, Junior Football Pitch, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Valeside Gardens, Colwick
Childrens Play Area

Victoria Park, Netherfield
Under 10's Football Pitch, Junior Football Pitch, Senior Football Pitch, Pavilion/Changing Rooms

Victoria Road, Bells Field, Netherfield
Childrens Play Area, Skateboard Park

Willow Park, Gedling (between Jessops Lane and Willow Lane)
Recreation Ground - does not have childrens play area

For a copy of Gedling Borough Council Byelaws for Pleasure Grounds, Public Walks and Open Spaces click here (58.8 KB)

For further details please contact:

Address

Parks and Open Spaces
Leisure Services
Arnot Hill House
Arnold
Nottingham
NG5 6LU

Telephone

0115 9013712

Fax

0115 9013928

Email

parks@gedling.gov.uk.

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