North Devon Council's Parks & Green Spaces
Are you uncertain about which council oversees the management of your local parks? While Rock Park falls mostly under the jurisdiction of Barnstaple Town Council, the majority of parks are maintained by North Devon Council.
Here’s a comprehensive list of the areas they are responsible for:
NDC Parks & Green Spaces
North Devon Council (NDC) manages and looks after the following parks and green spaces in Barnstaple:
- Anchor Wood – a woodland slope leading to the Tarka Trail
- Castle Green – a green space in Barnstaple town centre, where you can find the remains of a Norman Motte and Bailey castle
- Pilton Park
- Parts of Rock Park – including the skatepark
We look after parts of Rock Park, too – and you can find out more about the park and what we do here: https://www.barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk/rock-park/
- Rotary Gardens – a park with a variety of trees – and a tree trail
- The Tarka Trail – the Barnstaple to Braunton section of the national cycle route and footpath
- Whiddon Valley Woodland – a stream-edged wooded slope with paths running through it
Find out more about Widdon Valley Woodland
- Yeo Valley Woodland Local Nature Reserve – a Green Flag award-winning park within a sheltered valley
NDC Play Areas
North Devon Council (NDC) manages and looks after a number of play areas in the town:
- Bicton Street
- East Park Road
- Jordan Close
- Lower Moor
- Pilton Park Play Area
- Richmond Street
- Silverwood Heights
- St George’s Road
- Town Walk
- Westacott Road
You can find more information about these play areas – and contact details for NDC – on their website:
Information about NDC Play Areas
Contact North Devon Council for more details
Need to report a park issue?
Would you like to report an issue or concern within one of the parks? Utilize our convenient ‘Report It’ tool to promptly report the issue.