General

Ashton Park is an attractive recreational park located to the far west gateway into the city and provides locals and visitors with a welcome refuge from urban life.

Facilities

The park boasts an attractive open landscape with a fine colonnade of trees, small woodlands, flower displays. and a peace garden.  The park also contains two children’s play areas, two bowling greens, tennis courts and nine football pitches. In additional it is home to Ashton Health Centre and Busy Bee's Childcare Nursery  which is located in Ashton House,
Public car parking is available on site and is accessed from Pedders Lane.

Park Ranger

Ashton Park has its own dedicated Park Ranger who carries out patrols and inspections to make sure, along with the grounds maintenance staff, that the park is tidy and safe. In addition the Ranger organises environmental, historical and creative events for schools, community groups and the general public.

Friends of Ashton Park

Established in 2002, the Friends of Ashton Park work in partnership with the Park Ranger and the council’s Park’s Development team. The Friends play a major role in the organisation of community events and contribute to management decisions, they also help raise funding for improvements and new facilities.
If you would like to become a member of the Friends of Ashton Park please contact the Park Ranger on 01772 736749.