Bury Knowle Park in Headington is owned by the city council and has been open to the public since 1930. Everyone who cares for this park is welcome to become a Friend.
Its postcode is OX3 9HX (directions). It adjoins the London Road and has two main entrances (from London Road just to the east of the shops and from North Place), and two narrower entrances (at the north-east from Chestnut Avenue and the south-east from beside Bury Knowle Health Centre). It is open 24 hours a day.
Planning application 11/02174/CT3 has been granted to display a green flag.
The Friends of Bury Knowle Park are holding their 3rd AGM on Wed 11 January 2012 at St Andrew's School, London Road in Headington. Representatives from OCC Parks have been invited. Refreshments 7pm for meeting start at 7:15pm.
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Film under the Stars by OFVM: How to Train Your Dragon shown in the park on 30 July 2011
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Play Area RefurbishmentGroundwork Thames Valley refurbished the children’s play area between February and August 2011 following the award of a Playbuilder grant of £47,000, and it was officially opened on 23 September 2011.
Right: One of the new pieces of equipment. More pictures |
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Bury Knowle stables and barnPlanning application 11/00285/CT3 (“Conversion of vacant on-site buildings to three two-bedroomed properties”) has been withdrawn pending an application to English Heritage for listed status. |
Health Walks in Bury Knowle ParkHealth Walks take place in Bury Knowle Park. Meet at the Library on Fridays at 10am. Wheelchair accessible. |
The daffodils planted by the Friends of Bury Knowle Park in 2009,
photographed by Frank Cummings in March 2010