Green Spaces

Thumbnail : War Memorial Park in Coventry : Click image to enlarge

Coventry’s carefully maintained green spaces highlight and compliment areas of the city with residents and visitors flocking to make the most of them. Coombe Abbey Country Park as always served as a popular site which is at the heart of many Coventrians. The beautiful grounds were originally designed by the highly acclaimed landscape architect, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. The site includes a number of attractions including the wonderful Heronry and Protected Woodland SSSI (Site of Specific Scientific Interest) which serves as a hive of activity for local birds and wildlife. The park includes a huge playing field used both recreationally and for the education of young people, used regularly for school visits and educational trips. Surrounded by masses of fir, conifer, oak and awe inspiring redwood trees along with a fantastic hard wood children’s play area, the space is one of Coventry’s finest.

Thumbnail : Landscaped gardens at Coombe Abbey Country Park : Click image to enlarge

The War Memorial Park acts as one of Coventry’s premier attractions for visitors, many of whom enjoy a casual visit as others attend the special events which take place within the park each year. Approximately 48.5 hectares in size, the park has undergone drastic redevelopments over the past twelve months. £50,000 was secured through the Big Lottery programme to fund the improvements to this local green space; the money will be used to purchase new play equipment including a new sand and water play area, the refurbishment of older swings and the resurfacing of play areas. Ongoing cleansing and maintenance of landmarks such as the War Memorial Cenotaph continues whilst volunteers have actively taken part in a mass planting session around the park to compliment the improvements taking place. Run down pathways have been re-surfaced and constructed elsewhere making it easier for visitors to manoeuvre their way around the park.

Thumbnail : Lady Herbert's Garden : Click image to enlarge

Along with these key sites, Coventry boasts numerous lush, green spaces. Longford Park, Lady Herbert’s Garden, Top Green and Allesley Park to name a few offer plenty of space to walk, relax and host numerous events. Coventry’s busy highways are kept clear, tidy and well maintained with regularly cut grass verges, neat hedgerows and vibrantly planted tubs and beds which encourage neighbour garden birds, insects and wildlife to thrive. This work also ensures that Coventry looks its best, all year round.

Ansty Park is the latest green space in Coventry to be opened up for visitors and local businesses to enjoy offering acres of wildflower meadows, agricultural fields and rural walking spaces. Located minutes away from the M6 and M69 motorways, this unique green belt is a breath of fresh air for nearby residents. Coventry city council continues to provide open green spaces for the local Allesley Park and recreational grounds. With climbing frames, swings, hard landscaping features and open air views, it’s the perfect place to bring your family, as well as 14 other playground sites across the city, all contributing to the green space quota.

Coventry City Council have worked within the community of Holbrooks to build a brand new bespoke green area complete with play equipment. A new slide with wooden areas for exploration and fun have been added to enrich the lives of the young children and families who live there.
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