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Green Spaces

Life at Parklands means that green space is never far away.

Adjacent to the development is the ‘Old Rough Woodland’, the last remaining Oak Woodland in the centre of Kirkby. A recent re-planting programme has helped to regenerate both trees and flowers within this park.

Close by is the Acornfield Plantation, dating back to 1769, a woodland rich in wildlife which forms part of the Mersey Forest. As a designated local nature reserve, it is well used by local schools and colleges and guided tours are available.

Millbrook Park is another local facility home to the ‘Millennium Green’ a landscaped mosaic area made up of woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and flower meadows. Planted by the local community in 1999 to celebrate the millennium, it is a popular outdoor facility.

Other parks include the historic Bluebell Woods (once home to a Royal Hunting Ground), St Chad’s Gardens and the Court Hey Park & National Wild Flower Centre.

The rich and green heritage of the area is reflected in the abundance of Oak, Sycamore, Birch and Chestnut trees, present in all the local parks.

Knowsley Safari Park

Opened to the public in 1971, Knowsley was the first Safari Park to be built close to a large city. When it opened attractions included lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and monkeys. Still a popular attraction today, the Safari Park is now actively involved in animal breeding and conservation programmes and visitors are encouraged to participate in the ‘Adopt an Animal’ scheme.

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