The Parks Roundwood

The park has its own woodland for you to explore. It is a haven for wildlife, plants and fungi. It is protected and now the home of our new forest school.

Wood access greatly improved with new boardwalk
New Boardwalk, Wood access greatly improved with new boardwalk

May 2024 - Rhododendron and Cherry Laurel clearing sessions

As some of you may have noticed, work is underway to clear the Rhododendron and Cherry Laurel that has made the park it’s home. Since November, there have been 8 community volunteer sessions organised where budding gardeners have helped us maintain and reduce the spread of both. While we always want to keep the space as green and interesting as possible, if these species are left unchecked, they can become very dominant and have a negative impact on the woodland dynamics and biodiversity of the wider site – so our fantastic volunteers are working hard to keep things in check.  We will be learning how to properly sharpen and maintain tools that are commonly used when working within a woodland.

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About Us The Towns War Memorial The War Memorial The Park Shelter following an arson attack in 2006The Park Shelter (The Budgie Hut) Why did we chose to plant 11 trees?Blossom Avenue Our Past Events Snow Drop Corner Park Projects - Past & Present The Legal Bit