oakley road green space


Size: 0.676 Acres

Habitats: Amenity grassland and shrubs

Accessibility: Good accessibility

Facilities: Picnic benches and play equipment

Address: Oakley Road, Harpenden AL5 1HJ

This is an important local recreational area for Southdown residents and visitors. The space includes a small grass area and separate fenced off play facilities with wooden play equipment: slides, swings, large boat climbing structure, basket swing and toddler rockers.

Oakley Road Green Space was acquired by the Town Council in 2022 and since then we have improved biodiversity by maintaining and improving existing countryside hedgerows, planting wildlife friendly trees and creating a meadow.

You can read the Oakley Road Green Space Management Plan here.

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