General information

Fulford Road, Hartcliffe, Bristol BS13

Introduction

A neighbourhood green space which is due to undergo significant development, adding to its potential for the whole local community.

Access

Access is from Fulford Road, Bishport Avenue and Whitchurch Lane BS13. There is 24 hour open access to the park and access throughout for wheelchair users, though there are some slopes. Please check the attached map of the park for more information. Plan your trip to Willmott Park with Journey Planner, City Map Viewer and Regional Map.

Community, clubs and associations

The Willmott Park User Group is an active local group, established in May 2006, with the objective of enhancing the site for the use of local residents and addressing local park issues.

The group aims to encourage participation and use of the park through acting as a friendly and welcoming community focus. They aim to promote and improve Willmott Park so as to make it a clean and safe environment that everyone can enjoy using.

For further details or previous minutes of the group call Emily Smith on 0117 903 1788 or write to:

Willmott Park Group

c/o Emily Smith, Community Safety Development Worker

Bishopsworth Police Station

Kingshead Lane

Bishopsworth

Bristol BS13 7DD

Facilities

There are currently no visitor facilities in Willmott Park.

History

Willmott Park was built as part of the development of Hartcliffe during the 1970s and was named after Roy R Willmott, a city councillor for Southville and Bishopsworth from 1953 until 1974. Councillor Willmott died on 11 November 1974 at the age of 53. He is commemorated by this park which was opened in 1975 when a tree planting ceremony took place on 11 November, exactly one year after his death.

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.

Plants and wildlife

There is currently no specific horticultural or wildlife interest, though enhancement is planned within the park development proposals. Find out more about wildlife in Bristol.

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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