A breathing place for people and wildlife
The local community living in Emersons Green benefits from a number of green spaces that provide space for people to enjoy the open air and get closer to nature. The main park, situated behind the library has a kickabout area and play equipment for toddlers and young people. Brooks feed into a series of ponds nearby, created to reduce the risk of flooding and to provide a haven for wildlife including mallard ducks and herons. A green lane runs through the heart of the area and provides a cool tranquil area to discover old trees and hedgerows full of birdlife. As you emerge from the green lane you come across the common. This green field is managed for the benefit of wild flowers and small mammals and is a small reminder of the area's past.
Access for all
The open spaces around Emersons Green have been designed to make access around the area easy for people in wheelchairs and pushchairs. Its flat terrain makes cycling a popular option for commuting and for families. Accessible parking bays are available along Emersons Way and within the retail park. There are quick links to the national network of cycleways in the area.
A rich heritage
As you walk or cycle through the network of paths in Emersons Green you quickly come across clues to the area's past. Coal mining and agriculture were the main industries in the area and relics of this past can be seen if you look in the right places. Whilst you're there look out for
- Hedgehogs in the long grass on the common
- Fallen acorns along the green lane
- Moorhens and coots on the pond
- Historic stone stiles built into dry stone walls
Getting there
On foot: There are a number of public rights of way that link up to the green spaces around Emersons Green.
By bicycle: There is a good network of cycle paths in and around the area.
Bus: Bus services run along the main highways through Emersons Green. The main entrance is located on Emersons Way between the parish hall and library.
Car: There is no official car park for the park area. The nearest available parking is located at Emersons Green Retail Park near Sainsburys.