Bancroft Recreation Ground
Open all year
2.6 ha Recreation Ground in Hitchin town centre containing 9 points of intrest
Bowling Green
Bowling Green
Bowling Green managed by club. Pleas contact the club onsite to play
Play Area
Playground
Older children play area containing basket swing and adventure climbing frame and slide.
Tennis Courts
Sports Court
Non club members are welcome to play tennis at the courts. booking details avilable at https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/HitchinLawnTennisClub
Toddler Play Area
Toddler Play Area
Dog free toddler play area with a pirate ship, swings and roundabout
Water Splash Park
Splash Park
Free water splash park open May – September. Pirate ship with water jests and tipping buckets
Park Information
With its pleasant surroundings, the recreation ground houses many specimen trees, shrub and flower beds. The park also supports a bowling club as well as a tennis club.
To book pay and play tennis click on https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/HitchinLawnTennisClub
There is a well equipped play area providing exciting play opportunities for a wide age range of children. The recently installed water splash park operates throughout the summer months.
In the centre of the park is a band stand, used by Hitchin Town Band in the summer months.
There is pay and display parking adjacent the site and it is only 5-10 minute walk from the town centre. There are bus stops on Bancroft Road
On Site Facilities
- Car Park (Pay & Display)
- Disabled Access
- Dog Free Area
- Dogs Welcome
- Pushchair Friendly Paths
- Splash Park
- Toilets
How to get here
Parking:Pay and display car park adjacent recreation ground. Directions here.
Post code SG5 1NJ
Public Transport Information:Information on public transport is available here: www.intalink.org.uk or www.nationalrail.co.uk
Cycling:There are no cycle routes in the recreation ground
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