Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park
Oxford's largest park Cutteslowe and Sunnymead is located in the far north of the city. It is open all day, everyday for everyone to enjoy.
History of Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Park
The 42 hectares that make up Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Park is split. The old Cutteslowe Park is to the north and Sunnymead park to the south.
The Cutteslowe area was acquired in stages, between 1936 and 1938. The Sunnymead area of the park was once a Council tip and wasteland. The two sections were joined together by a new bridge in 2002.
During the Second World War large areas of the park were dug up to produce vegetables. After the war the park continued to grow with the inclusion of a disused section of allotments to the South of the Cutteslowe area of the park. This is now managed to provide a semi-natural wildlife area and community woodland.
Things to do:
- splash feature to be open on the first May bank holiday of the year
- go orienteering with the 18 control course (maps available at the kiosk/office)
- use the three children's play areas - two are on the Cutteslowe side and one on the Sunnymead side
- play football or cricket on the grass pitches - booking can be made through the Pitchbooking website
- play informal football or basketball in the street sports site
- grab a bat and play table tennis on one of three tables
- watch the ducks in the duck pond or the birds in our aviary
- have a game of Beach Volleyball - visit the Oxford Volleyball Club website for information about membership and booking
- play a round of miniature golf on the new course (hire clubs at the kiosk)
- ride the trains on the Cutteslowe Park Miniature Railway (April - October and operated by The City of Oxford Society of Model Engineers Ltd.)
- admire the ornamental flower beds and wildflower areas
- skate the concrete skate park with ramps and grind rail
- have a game of tennis on the outdoor tennis courts (book at the kiosk)
- grab a drink or a bite to eat at the cafe
- catch a Balloon flight from Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park with Adventure Balloons between April and October
- go geocaching and find our hidden treasure
- walk or run the Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile or take part in the 5k weekly parkrun
- walk through the community woodland or Sunnymead nature area
- hold a meeting or party in the top pavilion
- grow your own vegetables and flowers in the allotment
- climb the tree trunks
- toilets are available in the park - Cutteslowe Park toilets and Cutteslowe Pavilion toilets
Cutteslowe Park Miniature Railway
The railway is owned and operated by the City of Oxford Society of Model Engineers (COSME). Visit their website for more details and train timetable. http://www.cosme.org.uk/
Courtside at Cutteslowe
We’re now running the kiosk, mini golf and tennis courts at Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park
Serving a tempting array of hot and cold drinks, snacks and treats the Courtside at Cutteslowe is the place to go to whatever the weather. You can also pay for your tennis and golf as well as picking up a copy of the park leaflet and orienteering course.
Sports
There are four tennis courts in the park and they are available to book during daylight hours.
Games
Chilled or competitive, the choice is yours… game on!
For more information and booking visit Courtside at Cutteslowe website..
How to get to Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Park
Cutteslowe park is at the end of Harboard road, just off Banbury road. From inside the ring road (A40) there is a pedestrian/cycle foot bridge from Cutteslowe community centre and a pedestrian tunnel near the end of Jackson Road.
By bus: The closest bus stop is 5 mile drive on the Banbury road. You can also use the Harefields bus stop, also on Banbury road.
Train: Cutteslowe park is around a 15 minute walk from Oxford Parkway station (OXP).
By car: There are two car parks, the main one is just off the A40 towards Headington from Banbury road. The second is at the end of Harboard road. Both car parks are pay and display.
For more information visit the website..
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