PArva Close Recreation ground


Size: 1.816 Acres

Habitats: Amenity grass, meadow, orchard, shrubs and hedgerow

Accessibility: Good accessibility with on-street parking only in the surrounding streets

Facilities: Playground, 5-a-side football goals and basketball half court

Address: Parva Close, Harpenden AL5 1QX. Can be accessed from Magna Close, Parva Close, Lilac Way and Broadstone Road.

This important green space is used by the community as a recreational area and is managed primarily as amenity land. It boasts wildlife features and a play area. The play area is suitable for children of all ages; this includes a play park for younger children as well as facilities for older ones. Its open field is also perfect for picnics.

You can read the Parva Close Recreation Ground Management Plan here.

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