Ashwood Acre - Hartwell Pocket Park

The idea of Pocket Parks originated in Northamptonshire. They are natural areas of countryside which are owned, looked after and cherished by the local community for peaceful enjoyment, the protection of wildlife and to provide access for all.

Our park is found off Ashton Road, 100m down Rowley Wood Lane.

Pocket Parks can be enjoyed by everyone - from the local school using them for wildlife projects to older folk who enjoy sitting by a beautiful meadow and those leading busy lives looking for a place of tranquillity where they can combat stress with fresh air, healthy exercise and relaxing birdsong.

Hartwell pocket park is managed by a working group of the Parish Council and volunteers from Hartwell parish. In June 2007 the land owned by the Parish Council was set aside for transformation into a Pocket Park.

Local funding from Northamptonshire County Council, South Northants Council and Hartwell Parish Council has allowed the development of this field into a park. The 5 year management plan sets out the first steps required to fulfil the aims and objectives.

Want to know more and get involved in this exciting project?

Why not become a friend of Hartwell Pocket Park and receive regular email updates of working parties and other useful information, or just come along to the next working party.