Parks & Open Spaces
Coronation Park lies on the St Breock side of the town and occupies the wooded slopes of Polmorla Valley.
You may be aware that Wadebridge Town Council, with the help of a Heritage Lottery Grant of £161,500, have the lovely and unspoilt area of Coronation Park to celebrate the Millenium. The area contains a network of paths with an abundance of trees, plants and bushes, some being rare in this part of Cornwall.
Coronation Park, as its name implies was officially opened 1902, on the occasion of the coronation of King Edward VII. Although some improvements and additions, notably the building of the War Memorial in 1922 did take place in subsequent years, the Park has largely remained unchanged since that time. Unfortunately despite some maintenance, the park had - over the decades- fallen into disrepair.
Restoration proposals included replanting of shrubberies, reinstating entrance gates; extensive repairs to woodland walks, restoration of granite seats and a shelter and employment of a groundsman.
At last in May 2007 the work to restore Coronation Park was completed and on a beautiful sunny day in June, The Earl of Wessex performed the official opening ceremony. It was unfortunate, The Countess of Wessex was unwell that day and unable to accompany her Husband.
Children from St Breock School cheered with excitement when the Royal Helicopter flew over before landing near Tesco where vehicles were waiting the bring His Royal Highness to the park. Emma Wall and Toby Edwards presented His Royal Highness with a button hole and a posy for The Countess.
His Royal Highness took his time to speak to almost everyone at the park and listen to the children singing their school song. Standard Bearers of the Royal British Legion, posted at the Memorial and elderly residents from Southern Way all had an informal chat with the Earl before he moved on to look at the exhibition of photographs of work to the park, arranged and organised by Councillors, Gill, Gale and Rush
Members of the Town Council, Grounds Staff, Consultants, Contractors and Veryan Heal from the Heritage Lottery Fund were waiting at the newly built Summerhouse to greet The Earl and witness the opening.
In her speech prior to the official opening, Mayor Cllr Carole Buchanan, told The Earl 'Coronation Park was opened to commemorate the Coronation of his Great Grandfather King Edward VII, so it is very fitting that King Edward's Great Great Grandson, Prince Edward should re-open the park today, 105 years later' and went on to say 'The renovations carried out however, would not have been possible without the grant of £161,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to add to the Council's earmarked funds of several years'.
Everyone agreed, it had been a wonderful morning and that The Earl, Prince Edward had been a wonderful visitor.
Jubilee Park lies in the centre of town and is situated along the River Camel. The park features expansive grassy areas suitable for various recreational activities, such as picnicking, casual sports, and leisurely walks. It is part of a network of parks and open spaces managed by Wadebridge Town Council.
There is plenty of seating situated around the park notably along the bank of the Camel Estuary where you can sit peacefully and observe some of the local wildlife including our famous swans.
In line with the council's commitment to environmental sustainability, Jubilee Park has been maintained without the use of pesticides since March 2016. Alternative methods like manual weeding and the creation of wildflower areas have been implemented to promote biodiversity and enhance the park's natural beauty.
The park is also utilised for community events. For instance, it hosted an inflatable theme park, providing entertainment for families and children. And most summers (weather permitting) provides a free outside cinema event.
Every July Wadebridge Carnival host a fantastic funday and magnificent Parade. It is a very popular event and if you are visiting it is not to be missed.
The park boasts an adult fitness equipment area, a children’s adventure park and a graffiti wall for budding artists.
Adjacent to Jubilee Park is the Jubilee Road Pay & Display car park, offering convenient parking for visitors. And the recent addition of a changing places toilet facility.
Overall, Jubilee Park serves as a valuable recreational asset to the Wadebridge community, offering a serene environment for both residents and visitors to enjoy.
If you have any queries concerning the areas we maintain please contact in the first instance:
John Lynch Operations Manager
Email:
Tel: 01208 812084
Mob: 07510 867721
Egloshayle Playing Fields is a prominent recreational area located on the Egloshayle side of Wadebridge. The park offers a variety of facilities catering to sports enthusiasts and families alike.
The grounds feature two children's play areas (Toddlers and Juniors) equipped with modern playground equipment, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for younger visitors. Adjacent to the play area is a spacious open grassed field, suitable for informal games, picnics, and community gatherings.
For sports aficionados, the park boasts several amenities:
• Cricket: Home to the Wadebridge Cricket Club, the cricket pitch is maintained to a high standard and hosts both local and regional matches.
• Tennis: The Wadebridge Tennis Club, situated within the park, offers multiple courts available for both members and the public. The club provides coaching sessions and organises regular events.
• Bowls: A well-kept bowling green caters to both casual players and competitive matches, serving as a hub for the local bowling community.
Central to the playing fields is the Egloshayle Pavilion, a versatile facility available for hire. The pavilion is ideal for various events, including fitness classes, birthday parties, and community meetings.
To hire this venue please contact Talia:
Email:
Tel: 01208 817085
Parking is facilitated by the Egloshayle Playing Fields Car Park, managed by Wadebridge Town Council. Located conveniently near the park's main attractions, it operates on a pay-and-display basis, ensuring easy access for visitors.
It is a short walk to the centre of town across Anneka's Bridge, also known as the Challenge Bridge or Bailey Bridge, is a pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the River Camel. Constructed in 1991 as part of the television program "Challenge Anneka," the bridge was built to provide the community of Egloshayle with a shorter route into Wadebridge town centre, eliminating the need to walk down to the Old Bridge.
The bridge features a two-span, single-pylon cable-stayed design, with a timber deck and steel pylon. It measures 180 feet in length and serves as a vital connection for pedestrians and cyclists between the Egloshayle playing fields and the Jubilee Park on the opposite side of the river.
Overall, Egloshayle Playing Fields serves as a vibrant community hub, offering diverse recreational opportunities for residents and visitors of Wadebridge.
If you have any queries concerning the areas we maintain please contact in the first instance:
John Lynch Operations Manager
Email:
Tel: 01208 812084
Mob: 07510 867721
Egloshayle Road Play Areas, Wadebridge
The play areas located at Egloshayle Road in Wadebridge form part of the wider Egloshayle Playing Fields, a large and well-used recreational space within the town. Positioned close to the River Camel and easily accessible from the town centre, the site provides a mix of sports facilities and open green space alongside dedicated children’s playgrounds.
Layout and Facilities
The site features two separate play areas, designed to cater for different age groups: a toddler area and a junior area.
This separation helps ensure that younger children can play safely while older children have access to more challenging equipment.
The playgrounds are equipped with a variety of modern play structures, encouraging both physical activity and social interaction. Typical features include climbing frames, swings, and interactive equipment suited to a range of abilities. The surrounding playing fields also include goal posts, making the wider space ideal for informal sports and outdoor games.
Recent Improvements
The play areas continue to be maintained and updated by the local council. In 2025, new equipment was installed in the toddler play area, including a four-way seesaw and a spinning “Whirly Bob” feature. These additions were designed to improve accessibility and provide more inclusive play opportunities for younger children and their carers.
Role in the Community
Egloshayle Playing Fields is an important community hub in Wadebridge. In addition to the playgrounds, the site hosts facilities such as a cricket club, tennis courts, and a bowling club, making it a focal point for both recreation and local events.
The play areas themselves are particularly valued by families, offering a safe and welcoming outdoor environment where children can play, exercise, and interact with others. The combination of structured play equipment and open space makes it suitable for a wide range of activities.
Overall, the play areas on Egloshayle Road provide a well-rounded and accessible recreational space for the Wadebridge community. With dedicated zones for different age groups, ongoing investment in equipment, and a location within a larger multi-use park, they remain an important asset for families and contribute significantly to the town’s outdoor leisure facilities.
Jubilee Fields Wooden Play Area
The wooden play area at Jubilee Fields in Wadebridge has long been a popular outdoor attraction for families, offering a creative and adventurous space for children to play. Situated within Jubilee Park, a well-used community green space along the River Camel, the playground forms part of a wider recreational area that includes open fields, walking routes, and seating areas.
Design and Features
The play area is notable for its distinctive wooden structures, which give it a natural, rustic feel compared to more modern plastic playgrounds. The equipment is designed to encourage imaginative play and physical activity, with features such as climbing frames, towers, bridges, and slides. Some of the structures are themed, drawing inspiration from the local coastal environment—helping children engage with the character of the surrounding Cornish landscape.
The layout typically includes sections for different age groups, allowing both younger children and older kids to play safely. The use of timber blends the playground into its park setting, creating a visually appealing environment that complements the greenery and nearby riverbank.
Community Importance
Jubilee Fields serves as an important social and recreational hub for the town. The play area, in particular, is a key feature for families, providing a safe and enjoyable space where children can play, exercise, and interact with others. The surrounding park regularly hosts events and activities, making it a lively and well-loved part of the community.
Future Developments
In recent years, plans have been proposed by the local council to replace the existing wooden play area with a new, fully inclusive playground. The aim is to create a modern space accessible to children of all ages and abilities, reflecting evolving standards in play design and community needs.
These proposals highlight both the importance of the current play area and the desire to build on its legacy—ensuring that Jubilee Fields continues to provide a welcoming and engaging environment for future generations.
Overall, the wooden play area at Jubilee Fields has been a defining feature of Wadebridge’s outdoor spaces. With its natural design, imaginative structures, and strong role in community life, it represents a traditional style of playground that many residents value. As redevelopment plans move forward, the site remains central to the town’s vision for inclusive, high-quality recreational spaces.
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At the Full Council meeting on the 14 November members resolved to make the following Dog Control Orders.
The following public notice is to appear in the Cornish Guardian on Friday 7 December.
The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005
Notice of a Dog Control Order
Notice is hereby given that the Wadebridge Town Council has made a Dog Control Order under the Clean Neighbourhoods & Environment Act 2005 to be known as The Dogs on Leads Order No.2012. The Order will come into force on the 7 January 2013.
The Order will make it a criminal offence if the person in charge of a dog does not keep the dog on a lead of not more than 5 metres in length, on land to which this order applies.
The Land to which the Order will apply is Egloshayle Playing Fields, Jubilee Field and Lower Jubilee Car Park and surrounding path.
The Order will allow authorised persons to serve Fixed Penalty Notices on people who breach the Order and potential prosecution of those who fail to pay a Fixed Penalty.
Notice is hereby given that Wadebridge Town Council has made a Dog Control Order under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 to be known as The Dogs Exclusion Order No. 1012. The Order will come into force on 7 January 2013.
The Order will make it a criminal offence for those in charge of a dog to permit the dog to enter, or to remain on, the land to which this order applies.
The Land to which the Order will apply is Egloshayle Cemetery, Egloshayle Children's Play Area, Tennis Courts, Bowling Green, Jubilee Children's Play Area.
The offence will not apply in specified circumstances concerning disabled persons.
A copy of the Order and a map showing the land affected by the Order may be inspected free of charge on the Parish Council's website (please go to www.wadebridge-tc.gov.uk)
Alternatively, copies may be requested by post from The Town Clerk, Wadebridge Town Council, The Town Hall, The Platt, Wadebridge PL27 7AQ or by e-mail to
- Downloads: Dog_Ban_Poop-Scoop_and_Dogs_on_Leads_Byelaws_1995_copy_1 (pdf)Map_of_Dog_Control_Areas_copy_1 (pdf)Dog_on_Leads_Order_2012_copy_1 (pdf)Dog_Exclusion_Order_2012_copy_1 (pdf)Notice_that_a_Dog_Control_Order_has_been_made_copy_1 (pdf)Notice_of_Intention_to_Make_a_Dog_Control_Order_copy_1 (pdf)
Wadebridge Town Council became free from spraying in March 2016, following Edward Treverton’s appointment as Senior Groundsman. He requested for a no spraying policy due to having strong personal beliefs in no longer using chemicals. The Council fully supported this and local support in the community has always been strong, once the public are educated and get used to seeing things different they understand and agree to the cause.
Which of our areas has this affected?
We have 4 large grassed areas including Jubilee Park, Egloshayle Park, Coronation Park & Wadebridge Cemetery. In all of these you will notice various flower beds, wildflower areas, less strimmed areas etc. It has also affected some grass verges we used to cut on behalf of Cornwall Council.
Does our policy cover just weed killers…or wider pesticides such as rodenticides?
Our Parks team don’t use any kind of pesticide/insecticide, our policy aims to promote the importance and value of a quality environment and its contribution to the quality of life for the community of Wadebridge. Also to support our community in its enjoyment of our local environment and to carry out our work in an efficient way that minimises or eliminates its adverse impact on our environment.
What alternative methods do we use and how effective are they?
We use a self-drive powered brush weeder, gas flame, strimmer and hand weeding. The wildflower areas are in chosen locations and have a management plan in place. The methods are as affective, the only difference our team found was that the spraying just lasted longer – even though spraying is still not a permanent solution. New techniques can require more time and sometimes more staff, however certain areas have gained back time due to weekly strims turning into annual strims/cuts, especially the wild flower areas.
What has been the reaction/feedback of going pesticide free from residents, business etc?
The Town Council has not had any complaints from the public or businesses of the Town. The occasional person does ask the question directly to the staff on the ground who are then informed of the policy and reasons behind it.
Our advice to others thinking of making the change
The advice we would have is that you can do it, to make the leap and not look back. There have been no serious problems that have arisen from this change and the pros far outweigh the cons. The parks that we maintain if anything look better than they did ever before, spraying has not been missed at all.
We'd like to add a massive thank you to the Cornwall Urban Buzz project who helped us along our pesticide free journey, helping us create and introduce the wilder flower areas. Please see photos below of the Coronation Wildflower meadows in 2019.
