The Parish Council is responsible for ensuring that there is adequate green space available for both formal and informal recreation.
The growth of the Parish over recent years and the planned and future development for housing have created increasing space for recreation.
At present the Council develops and maintains:
Hellesdon – Recreation Ground, off Wood View Road – Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 8 am – dusk, Sunday 8.30 am to dusk.
Facilities:
Hellesdon – Meadow Way – Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 8.30 am – dusk, Sunday 9 am to dusk
Facilities:
Mountfield Park – The park has no restricted access
The park is accessible via the rear of B&Q and Mountfield Avenue.
The park has a designated wildlife area which is left to nature, many new young trees have been planted in partnership with Broad District Council – Broadland Tree Wardens.
There is seating available and this is an ideal location for dog walking and families.
Cottingham Park – The park has no restricted access
The park is accessible via Bush Road and Reepham Road
The informal recreation grounds off the Reepham Road is a continuation of land given over to allotments.
The park is located on the edge of Hellesdon and is an ideal place for dog walking.
Notice is hereby given that there is a vacancy on Hellesdon Parish Council. The vacancy has previously been advertised, and no election has been requested.
Please could dog owners be mindful of other park users when out walking their dogs.
Not everyone feels comfortable with an unfamiliar dog jumping up at them or near them.