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Valley Road Park - The Jason Spencer Sports Ground

11 ha

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

52.98799, -1.15448

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +60 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +60 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Syrphus +79 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, Syrphus +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

22 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Big TrackWalking route
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Arboretum Route 1Walking route
Named route
Arboretum Route 2Walking route
Named route
Park StepsWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Smew TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

94 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
NTU City Campus to New Basford Avoiding Tram LinesCycling route
Named routeRef NTU - New BasfordLocal cycle route
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Family Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
River LeenCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Midland Road Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Mountain Bike RouteMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Valley Road Park – skate park – 2

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Valley Road Park – skate park – 2

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Woodthorpe Grange ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Arnot Hill ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱King Edward ParkUrban park4 km→🌱The Green HeartUrban park4.3 km→🌱Gedling Country ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Thackerays Lane Recreation GroundUrban park1.4 km→

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