WELCOME FROM THE FRIENDS OF RIVERSIDE PARK

The Friends of Riverside Park is a group made up of local people who would like to see improved facilities and better maintenance in Riverside Park.

We aim to:

• maintain and improve the physical and natural environment of the park in liaison with Southampton City Council

• promote wider use of Riverside Park across the whole community

• protect and promote the natural beauty and wildlife of the Park

• help make the Park a clean, safe and healthy place to be

• secure funds to improve amenities

• ensure community-based involvement in the future of the Park

Click Here to read the FORP Constitution Document

Be a part of your Park & help us make a difference

Become a Friend of Riverside Park

Click here for a membership form

 

About your Park

The Park rests beside the River Itchen’s tidal saltwater Estuary as well as beside the old freshwater Navigation Canal. There are three Car Parks off Manor Farm Road and one large Car Park off Woodmill Lane where both sides of the Park meet.

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Cycle training layout

The saltwater Estuary area has two well appointed children’s play areas. A cycle training layout complete with road signs, junctions and Zebra crossing.  A miniature Railway system suitable for all ages to enjoy.  A Skateboard layout and a Tennis court. Football and cricket pitches. Flat  well maintained footpaths with easy access.

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Miniature Railway system

The Navigation freshwater area has one well appointed children’s play area as well as an 18 hole pitch and putt course. Flat well maintained footpaths with easy access.

 

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Navigation footpath

Both areas have magnificent views that change with the seasons, a rich variety of wildlife including swans and ducks to feed. Very popular for family days out, safe for joggers, walkers, nature study and fishing.

 

 MAP of the Park

Links:

Southampton City Council
Bitterne Park community news
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
City of Southampton Society

The Friends of Riverside Park are not responsible for the content of any external sites that are linked from this site.