Our Parks

Parks & Green Spaces

Broadwaters Mill Park

Facilities and Attractions

• Car parking
• Picnic Areas
• Grade 2 listed building as a park shelter
• A water course running through the park
• Herbaceous beds

Part of Broadwaters Park is the venue for the Broadwaters Annual Fair and Christmas Fair.

Friends of Broadwaters Park

St. George’s Park

Visiting the Park

• Enclosed children’s play area
• Paddling Pool – Temporarily Closed
• Multi Activity Play Area
• BMX track
• Picnic area
• Basketball court
• Tennis court

Friends of St Georges

Park Guidelines

Dogs

• We welcome dogs at all our parks; however, they must be kept out of all fenced/enclosed children’s play areas and water play areas. We do ask that you keep your dog under control and that you have appropriate means to clear up after them
• We have a zero tolerance policy for those who allow their dogs to foul and do not clean up after them. If you see someone allowing their dog to foul without tidying up, please report it to us
• Dogs that are out of control should be reported to the Police

Picnics and leisure activities

• Please dispose of your litter in the bins provided, or take it home with
  you
• Fires or Barbecues are prohibited. If you discover a fire, please call 999 and report to the Fire Brigade
• Shooting, trapping and any other form of hunting activity is prohibited. Legal
  proceedings may be pursued against anyone engaged in such activities
• You are not permitted to operate remote control vehicles on the parks
• Camera drones are not permitted on any of the parks
• Kite flying is welcome but please be aware of hazards such as overhead cables
• You are not permitted to erect any structure such as a tent, even for short periods, without prior consent
• If you wish to use a park for an event such as orienteering or children’s parties, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you
• Please do not pick flowers/plants (potentially illegal)
• Please do not disturb wildlife (potentially illegal)

Noise

• We ask that you keep noise levels to a minimum, particularly first thing in the morning
  and after dusk
• Musical amplification equipment is prohibited
• Fireworks, unless part of a pre-arranged and organised display, are not permitted

Health and Safety

• You are not permitted to construct rope swings or partake in tree climbing within our parks
• For your safety, we do not allow swimming
• You are not permitted to use the parks to sell or conduct commercial activities
• Sky/Chinese Lanterns and balloon releases are not permitted in any of our parks

Park Bookings and Use of Land

If you wish to use park land for one of these purposes, it is important to note the following:

• Toilet facilities are not provided as part of a booking. If required, it is the responsibility of the booking party to arrange these facilities through an external service provider. Details of any such arrangements must be provided to the Council before your booking is confirmed
• 50% of the hire fee is required to secure the booking along with a signed copy of the booking form. Full payment is required 14 days before the booking

Temporary Event Notices

You need a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) if you want to carry out a licensable activity on unlicensed premises, or if a particular licensable activity is not included in the terms of your existing licence. Licensable activities are:

• Selling alcohol
• Serving alcohol to members of a private club
• Providing entertainment, such as music, dancing or indoor sporting events
• Serving hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am

The process of applying is formally known as ‘serving’ a Temporary Event Notice. Please use this link to apply: Worcestershire Registration Services.

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