Council Services
Hunter Park
Hunter Park is owned and managed by Twyford Parish Council. The western section of the park is land which was a gift to the Parish Council by Mr Hunter, hence the name of the park.
Mr Hunter made this gift in August 1962 and the land was added to existing land already owned by the Parish Council to create the large park we know today.
Under the terms of the gift, the Parish Council is required to ensure perpetual use of the land for the public use of exercise and recreation pursuant to the provisions of the Physical Training And Recreation Act 1937. That means the Council can use the land for any or all of the following:
“…for the purpose of gymnasiums, playing fields, swimming baths or bathing places, holiday camps or camping sites, or for the purpose of centres for the use of clubs, societies or organisations having athletic, social or educational objects, and may manage those lands and buildings themselves, either with or without a charge for the use thereof or admission thereto, or may let them, or any portion thereof, at a nominal or other rent to any person, club, society or organisation for use for any of the purposes aforesaid.”
The terms of the gift also specifically prohibit the construction of any “dwelling house” a house used as private home.
The park was officially opened by Lord Ashburton on the 25th April 1964 and currently has formal facilities for tennis, cricket, football, exercise, ball sports and children’s play.
It can be reached by Park Lane, off the High St. The park includes a pavilion, cricket pitch, football pitch, static outdoor gym equipment, tennis courts and children’s playground. There is a small car park for users of the park facilities.
Pavilion and Sport Hires
The park is generally available for public use. The pavilion and sports pitches are available to hire for sporting or other events, please contact the Parish Clerk for details. The hire Price List is linked at the bottom of this page
Fitness Training
From May 2021, if you wish to use Hunter Park for personal training or to run group fitness sessions you must be licensed by Twyford Parish Council.
We license operators to ensure that:
- the parks are protected
- access to and use of public open space is preserved for all visitors
- park visitors can benefit from, enjoy and engage in fitness training in a variety of outdoor environments
- fitness operators hold appropriate qualifications (based on industry best practice), and are insured.
For further details please download the documents below.
There are a number of organisations that regularly use the park, including:
Hunter Park Tennis Association manages the tennis courts; you can join the association or non-members may pay on a per play basis – see their website for more details and how to book a court.
Masterplan
Following community engagement, the Parish Council approved a plan of enhancements for the park. you can read more about the plans.
