Parks and estates - winter weather

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Work in parks during poor weather

Snow and icy weather conditions have an impact on our parks team. During poor weather conditions the team will continue to undertake some of its regular maintenance functions, including tasks such as:

• Empty bins dog/litter
• Check and clean toilets
• Check play areas for litter and glass (grass and play surfaces)

In the event of prolonged snow or ice the parks team will be asked to assist in clearing snow and supporting essential services across the city. These include some schools that are off the gritting runs, elderly peoples homes, tower blocks, sheltered housing and offices from which critical services are run.

As a priority we will clear steps/access points within our parks, but will be unable to clear all footpaths, therefore please take extra care when walking or cycling in our parks in snow and icy conditions.

Major parks and estates

In the event of severe weather please contact the following facilities for their current opening arrangements before you travel to any of them:

• Ashton Court Estate - 0117 963 9174 or 0117 922 3719
• Blaise Castle Estate - 0117 963 9174 or 0117 922 3719
• Canford Pavilion - 0117 922 3719
• Hengrove Play Park - 01275 836 946 or 0117 922 3719
• Horfield Tennis Centre - 0117 922 3719
• Kings Weston Estate - 0117 963 9174 or 0117 922 3719
• Netham Pavilion - 0117 922 3719
• Oldbury Court Estate - 0117 963 9174 or 0117 922 3719
• Stoke Park Estate - 0117 963 9174 or 0117 922 3719
• The Downs - 0117 922 3719

Car parks

We have car parks at the following sites:

• Ashton Court Estate
• Bedminster Common Open Space
• Begbrook Green Park
• Blaise Castle Estate
• Eastville Park
• Eastwood Farm
• Horfield Common Open Space
• Kings Weston Estate
• Netham Park
• Oldbury Court Estate
• Redcatch Park
• Shirehampton Park
• Snuff Mills Park
• St Annes Park 

These will remain open but users are advised to take extreme care if any snow or ice is present.

Parks pitch update

You can also check on the availability of specific sport facilities during the winter months or when access may be affected by adverse weather conditions.

Remember - If you have to be out and about in periods of poor weather conditions please remember to take extra care and only travel if your journey is absolutely essential.