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About WARD JACKSON PARK
Ward Jackson Park is a municipal park located in Hartlepool, England. It is named after Ralph Ward Jackson, a local industrialist, who founded West Hartlepool in the 19th century. In later life, Ward Jackson encountered financial difficulties and a fund was established to help him out in his old age.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Café on site — a good base for a longer summer day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Café on site — a good base for a longer summer day out
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +70 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Common Darter, Broad-bodied Chaser, Black-tailed Skimmer +13 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Darter, Broad-bodied Chaser, Black-tailed Skimmer +13 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Durham Coastal PathWalking route
Three Villages Native Tree WalkWalking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: North Gare to South BentsWalking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Filey Brigg to North GareWalking route
Way of LoveWalking route
🚴Cycling
52 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 14Cycling route
Hartlepool Cycle RoutesCycling route
(14)Cycling route
waymarked route from North Gare to National Cycle Route 14 in Seaton Carew
to Summerhill Country ParkCycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Main RouteCycling route362 m
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Summerhill BMX TrackMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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