North Close Park
Getting here
51.73281, -0.35453
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mallard
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mallard
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Jackdaw +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Jackdaw +74 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Playing fields
Very strong match
Playing field
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 6
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Western Conifer Seed Bug, Harmonia axyridis form succinea +3 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Western Conifer Seed Bug, Harmonia axyridis form succinea +3 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
16 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Ver Valley Walk 5Walking route
The Three Burys Walk
Ver Valley Walk 7Walking route
The Watermeadow Walk
Watling Chase Timberland TrailWalking route
Shenley Route 5Walking route
Shenley Walk 1Walking route
🚴Cycling
76 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Shenley CircuitCycling route
Verulamium Park Cycle PathCycling route
St Albans Green RingCycling route
Route 6Cycling route
Buncefield Lane QuietwayCycling route
Route 61Cycling route34 km
Route 61 travels from Maidenhead to Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford before arriving near Hoddesdon.
Wildlife to spot
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