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Emsworth Road Recreation Ground

1 ha

Plan your visit

FamilyPlayBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Wade & Wallow — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidPlaygroundToilets

Best for

8 activities

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Mallard +85 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Mallard +85 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Solent WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional walking route
European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country ParkWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternativeWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
Christchurch Bay WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route17 m
Named routeRef 2Length 17 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route85 m
Named routeRef 2Length 85 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route751 m
Named routeRef 2Length 751 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

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