The Green Heart campaign embraces the work that we do to look after and make the best of the district’s parks and open spaces. We’ll be working hard to continue to keep the parks and open spaces that we manage neat and tidy; the trees and plants healthy and wildlife habitats protected.

See below a list of various parks and open spaces in the Braintree District

Fun for kids

Over the last few years we’ve been busy updating and revamping children’s playgrounds around the district.  At each location we consulted with local families to find out what equipment was most needed in the area – to make sure local children were able to make the most of the new features we introduced.

We currently manage 52 playgrounds, enjoyed by children aged from four to twelve years, with teenage equipment on several sites. We aim to ensure our playgrounds are safe and provide challenging and stimulating opportunities for play.

PARKS- Something for everyone

Have you visited these wonderful parks yet? 

The following parks offer something for all ages – from skate parks to formal garden; astro turf sports pitches to ponds. On the next sunny day, why not enjoy a picnic at your nearest park – get active or sit back and watch the world go by. 

Great Notley Country Park
100  acres off the A131 at Gt Notley south of Braintree
Floodlit outdoor sports facilities for hire - Football, Tennis, Basketball & 5 a-side
Cycle Paths - linked with the Flitch Way for 15 miles of safe cycling Cycle Hire
Open from 7.30am - 10.00pm or dusk whichever comes sooner.

Weavers Park Bocking End, Braintree
Skateboard Park
Cycle path & Footpaths
Lawn areas & Woodland
Site hire for Outdoor Events
Open at all times

Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens The Causeway, Braintree
5 acres of formal public gardens
Rose & Shrub Beds
Children's Play Area
Tennis courts
Bandstand Concerts
Open from 9.00am until Dusk each day apart from Christmas Day

Maldon Road Park Maldon Road, Witham
Children's Play Area
Flower Beds, Trees & Lawn areas
Open at all times
Silver End Memorial Gardens Off Broadway, Silver End
Children's Play Area
Football area
Flower Beds, Trees & Lawn areas
Japanese Water Garden & Heather Mound
Open from 9.00am to 8.00pm each day

Halstead Public Gardens Trinity Street, Halstead
Children's Swings
Flower Beds, Trees & Lawn areas
Site hire for Outdoor Events
Open from 7.30am to 7.00pm each day

OPEN SPACES - 11 amazing sites
Click here to see details of all available open spaces in the Braintree district (PDF document)