Orford Park
Welcome | How to find us | How to contact us | Events | History | Leaflets/guides
Map | Facilities | Wildlife | Cyclist's code | Dog owners
Orford Park is a traditional local park set in the heart of Warrington. Its 18 acres once formed part of the land and gardens of the no longer existent Orford Hall. For more information on Orford ward visit www.orfordward.org 
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Whether you want a gentle stroll, a game of bowls, or to attend one of the events organised by the ranger service, the park has something for all the family.
The main public car park links easily to the park footpath network which is tarmaced and suitable for disabled and pushchair access. Benches are positioned along the footpaths and picnic benches can be found adjacent to the children's play area. The Orford Park rangers are based in their distinctive green and white cabin where a range of leaflets, displays and information about the park is available.
How to find us
 | Take the A49 north out of the town centre. Go past the McDonalds restaurant on your left. Take the 2nd right turn, crossing the dual carriageway into Alder Lane. The car park is half a mile down on the left. From the M62 motorway, leave the motorway at junction 9. Follow the signs for Warrington towards the town centre along the A49. Take the first left after North Cheshire College into Alder Lane. The car park is half a mile down on the left. |
 | From Warrington bus station no.21 to Orford Avenue, no.20 or 25 to Norris Street and Hallfields Road. |
How to contact us
The rangers can be contacted by the following methods:
Tel/fax: 01925 658098
Email: rangers@warrington.gov.uk
or at:
Ranger Cabin, Orford Park, Alder Lane, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8AG
Orford Parks events programme
To find out what's on in Warrington, please view the downloadable booklet 
History of Orford Park
Information relating to the history of Orford Park can be found in the heritage section.
Leaflets/guides
The full leaflet/guide is available to download from our publications section (under Environment>Parks).
Map of Orford
To view a map of this park, please visit the location maps section.
Park facilities
Bowls, football and a multi-sport pitch are available at Orford Park.
For further information and opening times, please contact the outdoor recreation team on 01925 442727.
Urban wildlife
Increasing pressure on the countryside through agriculture and housing development has resulted in more wildlife moving in and adapting to urban life. For this reason, urban sanctuaries such as Orford Park provide much needed green oasis in which they can live.
The park supports a rich variety of wildlife.
Trees, shrubs and hedgerows provide food, shelter and nesting areas for a variety of woodland birds including great spotted woodpecker and nuthatch.
In the summertime wildflowers attract and provide food for many species of insects such as butterflies, beetles and bees.
The pond is a popular feature. Pond dipping reveals an underwater environment teaming with water life which includes various species of dragonfly, damselfly, water boatmen, great diving beetles and water snails.
Larvae of a special rarity - the Emperor dragonfly - have been found in the pond.
Further wildlife information can be found on the nature on your doorstep page.
Cyclist's code
Click the link to view the cyclist's code.
Dog owners
Whilst we welcome responsible dog walking, we ask that dog owners please remember that this site is a nature reserve, click the link to view the notice to dog owners.
Last updated 17/02/2010 11:37:44
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