South Gloucestershire Council

Page Park is a well-managed, safe and welcoming green space for the Staple Hill community and visitors to enjoy events, activities and quality facilities.

In recognition of its importance to the community, a £1.6 million grant was awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund Park for People programme in 2015 to the council and the Friends of Page Park to help restore and improve the park over a three year period.

The improvement programme includes the following community needs:

• a new café / community building (with new toilets)
• new toddlers play area
• refurbishment of tennis pavilion and use as a volunteers centre/tennis pavilion
• creating and improving landscape and habitats
• repair and restoration of stone boundary walls
• restoration of the clock tower shelter
• restoration of stone gate pillars
• repair / improvement works to some paths
• improvements to the accessibility of the park
• restoration of all park gates
• restoration of granite drinking fountain
• replacement of park railings (cut down in WW2)
• creating a compost area so green waste from around the park can be recycled
• a comprehensive programme of activities and events to engage more, and a wider range of people with the heritage
• training and skills development for new and existing volunteers to become involved in the care and management of the park
• a wide range of interpretation and learning projects

A programme is underway helping to contribute to the regeneration of Staple Hill by improving the quality, accessibility and facilities of the park. The funding will also help to provide volunteering, training and skill development opportunities linked to the activities programme for the park.

Green Flag Award

This year (2019) will see much of the work completed and Page Park will be entered for a Green Flag Award. This award is the national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales.

Events and groups

Party in the Park

To mark the culmination of the restoration project, the council and the Friends of Page Park are holding a celebratory Party in the Park event on Saturday 15 June 2019.

The event will take place between 11am and 5pm. There will be live music on the bandstand, arena performances, craft, charity and information stalls as well as children’s rides, entertainment and activities.

Volunteer groups, organisations and charities are invited to book a stall at the event. You can book a stall by completing the booking form and returning it to the Friends of Page Park by emailing friendsofpageparkbs16@gmail.com

Park hire

To hire the park for an event or the bandstand for a performance or concert, contact Streetcare on 01454 868000 or email CommunitySpaces@southglos.gov.uk.

Also see further information on Hire of public open space

All businesses will need to obtain permission and relevant licensing before using the park.

Group visits

Group visits must be booked in advance to ensure group safety is balanced with the needs of all park users.

To book a group visit contact StreetCare on 01454 868000 or email CommunitySpaces@southglos.gov.uk

Friends of Page Park

Friends of Page Park work with the council and community in all aspects of park management including

• delivering the Heritage Lottery Page Park Project
• event management
• a green dog walker’s scheme
• fundraising and park maintenance

To find out more and to get involved with the project visit Friends of Page Park Facebook page or  Friends of Page Park website or contact Pageparkproject@southglos.gov.uk

Reporting vandalism or anti-social behaviour

In an emergency where people or property are at immediate significant risk of harm call 999 and safeguard your own safety as a priority.

To report anti-social behaviour or an incident that is non urgent call 101.

Report vandalism or other damage to property via 101 or to South Gloucestershire Council by calling 01454 868000 or email streetcare@southglos.gov.uk

Access to Page Park

The park is located in Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire and is enclosed by Broad Street, Hill House Road, Park Road and South View. There is easy access by foot, bike, car or bus.

Disabled access

Disabled car parking spaces are available on all sides of the park. All gated entrances are wide enough to allow for wheelchair access. All of the paths around the park are flat and in good condition.

Page Park has a disability accessible café and community room which includes accessible toilets.

Cycling to the park

Page Park has great links to the Bristol and Bath Railway Path cycle route. Exit the cycle path onto Signal Road and then follow White Lodge Road onto the Broad Street entrance.

Bus routes

The park can be easily accessed by bus and stops are located on Broad Street, Hill House Road and South View. For more information on bus services to the park visit www.firstgroup.com/bristol-bath-and-west

Directions

For directions see the Friends of Page Park website.

Opening hours

Page Park is open daily from dawn until dusk.