Westfield Recreation Ground

Size: 2.764 Acres

Habitats: Rough grassland, hedgerows, scrub and trees

Accessibility: Good accessibility, flat ground with entrances from Hyde View Road, Westfield Place and Willoughby Road. Parking found on street.

Facilities: Play area, exercise trail, football goal, basketball half-court, zip wire and picnic area

Address: Westfield Place, Harpenden AL5 4LS. The recreation ground can be accessed on foot via Hyde View Road, Westfield Place or Beeching Close (off Westfield Road) or from the end of Willoughby Road (off Ox Lane).

This important green space is used by the community as a recreational area which offers an area to play and explore within a residential area. There are various recreational facilities including playground and outdoor gym. There is also a large open space for general play, football etc, and a half basketball court. 

Harpenden Town Council is focussed on renovating and refurbishing this area including designating areas to encourage wildlife and biodiversity.

It is our aim to:

• maintain and improve the recreation ground and its fitness and play equipment
• improve the ecological biodiversity and habitats for wildlife where appropriate
• raise awareness of the Recreation Ground within the local community and wider area.

You can read the Westfield Recreation Ground Management Plan here.