Greville Smyth Park

Introduction

Ashton Road, Ashton, Bristol BS3

Introduction

Originally part of Ashton Court Estate, Greville Smyth Park is now a very popular local community park in south Bristol, well known for its splendid trees.  Bristol Parks are now seeking the views of park users and local residents on plans for improving the park. Follow the link above for more information.

Access

Greville Smyth Park is open 24 hours. The site is uneven and some of the paths are unsuitable for wheelchairs.

Plan your trip to Greville Smythe Park with Journey Planner, City Map Viewer and Regional Map. Click here to view a GIS map of Greville Smyth Park.

Art

There are plans to develop public art in this park.

Buildings

The improvement plan includes proposals for a new pavilion to house the bowls club, football, bowls and tennis changing rooms, a community room and an refreshment kiosk. Please view the draft proposals, which can be downloaded from the related documents section below, and let us know what you think.  

Community, clubs and associations

FROGS - Friends of Greville Smyth Park are an active local user group engaged in a variety of developmental work. For more information, email the group directly. Click here to find out more about getting involved in supporting your local park or green space.

Management and maintenance

If you have any comments, queries or concerns about the management and maintenance of this site, please contact Bristol Parks on the contact details below and we will ensure your information is promptly actioned.

Park Detectives

Park Detectives is a local project to link Bristol's schools with their local parks, and encourage children and young people to learn about and enjoy their local parks. Greville Smythe Park is one of those featured - visit Park Detectives to find out more.

Plants and wildlife

The great joy of Greville Smyth Park is its beautiful mature trees. A specimen Indian Bean Tree grows below the tennis courts on the eastern (Frayne Road) edge of the park. Click here to find out more about wildlife in Bristol.

Play facilities and activities

Facilities for teenagers have been completed. Fundraising for this was carried out by FROGS, the local user group. New facilities for toddlers are currently being planned. All facilities are dog-free.

Follow this link to find out more about Play in Bristol and in the city's parks and green spaces.

Recreation

Tennis courts are available through a local tennis club which came into being in 2005. A local club plays on the bowling green. Local football teams use the onsite facilities. Click here for information on availability and booking.

Contact us

You can call Bristol Parks on 0117 922 3719 or email: bristolparks@bristol.gov.uk  Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm (4.30pm Friday). Alternatively you can text us on 0771 039 6713 to report flytipping, graffiti, or make any other comments about Bristol's parks and green spaces. Please provide as much information and specific details as possible about the location attaching any supporting photographs. We will only call you back if we require further information.

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