Natural play area with zipwire, slide, wooden climbing structure, basket swing and free multi-use, flood-lit Games Area and playing fields that cannot be booked/reserved. There is also an enclosed toddler play area. The entrance is a little tricky to find as the park is tucked away behind houses at the top of Pickford Hill, but there is a car park opposite Fulmore Close by the flats. No toilet facilities.

Rothamsted Park is a beautiful green space with something for everyone to enjoy. It boasts wide open spaces, mature trees, hedgerows, woodland and meadows and is also rich in history.

There is a fabuous children's play area is designed with a nature theme and includes three distinct areas:
· The 'Whimsical Woodland' and 'Fantastic Forest' is aimed at children up to 5 years old.... Read more

Rothamsted Park has a country park feel and appearance, with wide open spaces broken up by mature oaks of former hedge lines. There are additional pockets of woodland planting, and the main Avenue is dominated by lines of mature limes on both sides. If you'd like to find out more about the Park as you explore, download a Rothamsted Park leaflet from the link below. This guide not only includes information about the Park's history, biodiversity, playgrounds and other facilities, it also has a useful map and walking route to help you discover the amazing trees. In addition there is a separate "Tree Trail" leaflet which provides more detail about the trees as you wander through this treasured green space.

Newly refurbished in summer 2021 the playground includes play areas for all ages and all abilities from under 5s to teens in 3 separate areas with climbing frames and obstacles,, swings, roundabouts, zip wire, monkey bars and more.

· The 'Whimsical Woodland' and 'Fantastic Forest' is aimed at children up to 5 years old.
· The 'Rambling River' area is designed for six to ten... Read more

Rothamsted is the home of a number of historical, agricultural experiments and projects that have changed the way farming is carried out around the world. Did you know that Rothamsted is the home of the world's longest running arable experiment, the Broadbalk field experiment? Or that the suction traps used in a insect survey which has been providing samples of insects since 1964 is now used globally?... Read more

Roundwood Green Space is tucked away behind Roundwood Lane and next to Harpenden Rise allotments. It offers a play area, sloping grass picnic area with benches and two raised beds, wildlife hedgerows and mature trees along the park boundaries.

Following the Town Council's acquisition of Roundwood green space in 2022, the play area required considerable renovation as the previous equipment... Read more

If you fancy a stroll away from the town towards Redbourn the Nickey Line gives you nearly 9 miles of rural paths to run, cycle or walk the dog and children. It is great for beginner or nervous cyclists to avoid the roads. You can join at the new ramp entrance by Highfield Oval on Ambrose Lane or further on near Roundwood Park School on Park Hill. If you're feeling ambitious you can cycle all the way to Hemel Hempstead, but you can take some of the cut-off paths that will bring you into the back of Rothamstead Park.

This playground can be accessed on foot via Hyde View Road, Westfield Place or Beeching Close (off Westfield Road) or from the end of Willoughby Road (off Ox Lane). The site feature a zip wire, two climbing frames, a seesaw and a roundabout along with picnic tables and a fitness trail including monkey bars, a springboard and press-up bars.

The Town Council acquired Woodend open space in 2022 and quickly redeveloped the play park with an exciting new design and play equipment. The play area is aimed at 0-12 year olds and centres around an engaging nature theme that is both fun and educational. Pathways have been considerably improved for accessibility, small football goals installed to encourage younger players and additional picnic benches and sensory planting area complete the space. Visitors will also notice a native wildflower mound which assists biodiversity and helps to prevent children running into the path of the zip wire.