Parks and open spaces
There are a
great number and variety of parks and open spaces in Allerdale
including nature reserves and town parks with a range of leisure
and sports facilities. Descriptions of many parks and open
spaces as well as links to location maps can be found
below. Alternatively, you can view the locations of the
nearest parks to your home using the Parks and
Playgrounds layer of the Find my Nearest search on our
mapping pages.
Curwen Park
Curwen Park is situated on the edge of town and is a very
pleasant rural retreat. It is well known for its impressive Tudor
hall where Mary Queen of Scots once stayed, and the park has other
historic connections. Here are woodland and riverside walks, the
"Green House" community and educational facility, and sports
pitches. All of this is just a short stroll from the town
centre.
Vulcan Park, Workington
Vulcan Park is a more traditional town centre park. Facilities
here include a large equipped childrens' play area, a café, bowling
green and tennis courts.
Harris Park, Cockermouth
Harris Park combines the attractions of a traditional town park
with the countryside. As well as childrens' playgrounds, tennis
courts, putting and bowling, there are woodland and riverside
walks. It is possible to walk here via the Cockermouth Greenway
from the town centre. The public footpath leading out of the park
along the River Cocker provides walkers with a wonderful entry into
the Lake District via the Vale of Lorton.
The Green, Silloth
Owned by Silloth Town Council, this is a large and unique area
of coastal parkland with extensive open space, pine woods, and fine
views across to the Scottish hills. Facilities include a crazy golf
course, a paddling pool and pleasant landscaped sitting areas.
Siddick Pond, Workington
Siddick Pond is the first of two Local Nature Reserves (LNR'S)
in the Workington area. It is a wetland habitat very popular with
wildfowl and other species. The Friends of Siddick
Pond are always looking for new volunteers. If you are
interested please contact the Parks and Open Spaces Officer on
01900 702 824.
Harrington Nature Reserve
Harrington
Nature Reserve is the second of Workington's LNR's. This takes
the form of a wooded valley and old reservoir which is very popular
with wildlife. Both these reserves can be visited. The Friends of
Harrington Nature Reserve are always looking for new volunteers. If
you are interested please contact the Parks and Open Spaces Officer
on 01900 702 824.
Play areas
Allerdale Borough Council provides and maintains formal &
informal play facilities throughout the Borough. Other play
facilities are provided by Town/ Parish Councils and voluntary
groups. The Borough Council gives advice regarding technical issues
and funding opportunities as part of its enabling role.
Large new playgrounds have recently been provided at Vulcan
Park, Workington & Bellbrigg Lonning, Cockermouth. These have
facilities for toddlers (under fives) as well as for older
children. Facilities include:
- Agility
- Swings
- Basketball
- Social Play
- Wheelplay
- Seating areas
- Dog proof fencing surrounds