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Purwell Recreation Ground

Open all year

2.4 Ha Recreation Ground in east Hitchin with 8 points of interest

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Chalk Stream

Chalk Stream

Water Habitat

There is chalk stream flowing through the site details here.

 

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Football Pitches

Football Pitches

Sports Pitch

Two junior football pitches available for hire by contacting John O’Conner 01462 436694

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Outdoor Gym

Outdoor Gym

Fitness Equipment

Free to use outdoor gym containing a number of fitness stations

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Play Area

Play Area

Playground

Playground for older children including a zip wire and trim trail

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Toddler Play Area

Toddler Play Area

Toddler Play Area

Dog free toddler play area containing a range of play equipment for younger children

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Viewing platform

Viewing platform

Viewing Platform

Viewing platform over Purwell nine springs Local Nature Resreve details here

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Youth Shelter

Youth Shelter

Seating

Youth Shelter adjacent ball court

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Park Information

In addition to the two formal sports pitches the site offers a wide range of activities. It has a well equipped play area catering for children of all ages. In addition to kicking a ball about the grass there is a hard surfaced ball court that is lit by street lights and has a youth shelter and seating for spectators. An exercise zone contains a range of exercise equipment. There is chalk stream flowing through the site which has its source in the adjacent nature reserve details here. Chalk streams are a rare habitat details here.

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On Site Facilities

  • Dog Free AreaDog Free Area icon
  • Dogs WelcomeDogs Welcome icon
  • Sheltered SeatingSheltered Seating icon

How to get here

Parking:

There is no on site parking but parking is available in Purwell Lane directions here.

Public Transport Information:

Information on public transport is available here: www.intalink.org.uk or www.nationalrail.co.uk

Cycling:

There are cycle racks available in the Recreation Ground

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