Plan your visit
PlayDogsFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha
Getting here
52.75152, -1.46997
Best for
5 activitiesPlaygrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Free
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Free
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Ivanhoe Way
Free
Picnic day out
Good match
Urban park — open green space
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
vWalking
Red WalkWalking route3.8 km▾
Named routeLength 3.8 km
National Forest WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Purple WalkWalking route3.5 km▾
Named routeLength 3.5 km
Ivanhoe WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
v37 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
Conkers CircuitCycling route▾
Named routeRef Conkers CircuitRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 63Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Route 52Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 52National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route▾
Temporary redirection of NCN 6 due to storm damage
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Cloud Trail GreenwayCycling route▾
Named routeRef Cloud Trail GreenwayLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route998 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 998 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
🚵Mountain biking
v5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚵
vMountain biking
Family Forest Trail (Yellow)Mountain bike route▾
Named routeRef Family Forest TrailRound trip
Wood Farm TrailMountain bike route▾
Named routeRef Wood Farm Trail
Shell Brook TrailMountain bike route▾
Named routeRef Shell Brook TrailRound tripLocal cycle route
Hicks Lodge TrailMountain bike route▾
Named route
The Tramway TrailMountain bike route▾
Named routeRef The Tramway Trail
About this urban park
Hood Park is a urban park covering 17 hectares.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
🅿️
Parking
North Street Car Park · Paid · 306m
🛝
Playground
267m away
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Weather for this location
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km