Green Flag Parks
The Green Flag Award scheme recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
Peterborough City Council is proud to have three Green Flag Parks:
Central Park
Central Park is supported by the Friends of Central Park (FoCP). It is north of the city centre on Park Crescent, which adjoins Park Road and Broadway. It has won the Green Flag Awards consecutively for the last 23 years.
The park has the following facilities:
- Outdoor paddling pool
- Sandpit
- Sensory Garden and Sunken Garden
- Aviary
- The Willow Café
- Bowling green
- Tennis courts
- Table tennis tables
- Croquet lawn
- Play area
- Basketball court
- Outdoor chess table
- Toilets - open 1 May to 30 September 8:00am – 7:00pm and 1 October to 30 April 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Outdoor gym
- Defibrillator - located on the side of the toilet block
Various events are held at Central Park throughout the year, from dog shows to Viking Heritage days. It's also home to the Junior Park Run.
Itter Park
Itter Park can be found off Fulbridge Road in Paston, the park is supported by the Friends of Itter Park (FoIP). It has won the Green Flag award consecutively since 2007. The park is well known for its Summer and Easter fundays, organised by the FoIP.
Facilities include:
- Play area
- Tennis courts
- Table tennis tables
- Bowling green
- Wildlife pond brimming with fascinating amphibian and insect life
- Bee-friendly sensory garden
- The Kiosk (see their Facebook page for further information and opening hours)
- Outdoor gym equipment
- Defibrillator located on the bowls pavilion
Manor Farm Park
Manor Farm Park is accessible via Cleve Place, which runs through Eye Village. The park is supported by Eye Open Spaces Community Group.
It has won the Green Flag Awards consecutively for the last 13 years.
Facilities include:
- Skate Park
- Play area and zip wire
- Table tennis table
- Wildflower meadow
- Picnic area
- Blue Bell woodland path
Large parks and open spaces
The Embankment
The Embankment runs along the river Nene and is within easy walking distance of the city centre. Many events take place throughout the year including the Peterborough Beer Festival.
Bretton Park
Bretton Park is the council's largest green open space and can be found in North Bretton.
Facilities include:
- Play area
- BMX track
- Outdoor gym
- Table tennis table
- Football pitches
- Bretton Water Park
Connect Park
Connect Park is located between Gladstone Street and Bourges Boulevard.
Facilities include:
- Play area
- Adventure trail
- Outdoor gym
- Table tennis tables
Stanley Park
Stanley Park has recently been refurbished, is easily accessible from the city centre and is adjacent to Brook Street carpark.
Facilities include:
- Play area
- Mini football goals
- Outdoor gym area
- Basketball half court
Skate parks, facilities and ramps
Skate parks open to the public at all times:
- Manor Farm Park, Eye
- Oundle Road Recreation Ground (also know as Cherry Tree Rec)
- Fernie Close, Newborough
- Horseshoe Land, Orton Goldhay
- Woodfield Park
- Lawson Avenue, Stanground
- Welland Road Recreation Ground
- Werrington
BMX tracks
There are two BMX tracks in Peterborough:
- casual riding use at Bretton Park
- both casual and competitive use at Herlington, Orton Malborne, which is a nationally recognised facility attracting riders from all over the country and it is home to Peterborough Phantoms BMX Club.
Wildlife areas
We play a leading role in the maintenance of the nature reserves and wildlife areas in the Peterborough area. They offer many diverse habitats to encourage a very wide range of wildlife. Please see some examples below: