The University Parks
The University Parks consist of about 70 acres (30 hectares) of parkland on the West bank of the River Cherwell, together with a 4 acre (1.5 hectare) spur of land running towards the South. The Parks include sports areas and a large collection of plants and trees in landscaped suroundings.
For further information about the Parks please click on the links on the left.
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Please note that the Marston Cycle Track is the responsibility of the County Council.
The University Parks are administered by the Curators and the Parks Superintendent. The Parks are open to members of the public during the day apart from Christmas Eve (December 24th). The opening and closing times are given here.
Tree planting to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Curators of the University Parks invited the six Heads of the Permanent Private Halls (PPH) in Oxford University to each plant a tree in the Parks to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. More ...
Events 2013
By kind permission of the Curators the following events will take place in the University Parks
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12th May |
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25th May |
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23rd June |
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14th July |
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Please contact the organisers of these events for further information.
Cricket Fixtures
The University Cricket Club and OUCCE have the University Parks as their home venue. Please consult their website for a list of their fixtures.
News
Earthworks in the University Parks - Water Recycling
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Summer 2009: Rainwater from the roof of the new biochemistry building is being collected in four huge underground tanks in the Parks for use in the irrigation of sports turf and the borders.
Environmental Award
 Gates marking the 150th anniversary of the Parks, installed at the Keble road entrance |
The Parks were delighted to receive an environmental award from the Oxford Preservation Trust for the new Keble gates. The award was made for "the contribution made to the preservation and enhancement of Oxford's heritage.
The border by South Lodge
Frozen River Cherwell from the High Bridge, December 2010
Snowballers in the Parks, January 2010
Maintained Areas
The University Parks staff not only maintain the University Parks, but also a considerable number of college and other sites in the the University.
Features
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The 150th anniversary of the University Parks has been marked with a new set of gates at the Keble Gate entrance. The Vice-Chancellor Dr John Hood officially opened the gates at a ceremony on Friday 8 October 2004.
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The Opening of the Tentorium by the Vice Chancellor, 2002