|
|
|
| Official Derby Arboretum logo | |
|
YouTube Video Tour, October 24 2006 (4 Minute Streaming Video requiring a Broadband connection) Re-cut with additional footage added 24/10/06 |
|
|
|
|
|
Live Bands perform on the main sports field The Rose Hill Recreation Ground also hosts a number of community events throughout the year. The playing field offers a space for such events to be held. Photography Christopher Harris 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
Local Police Community Safety Team promoting Public Participation in crime prevention Photography Christopher Harris 2006 |
|
|
The Wildlife Garden |
|
|
|
|
|
The Wildlife Pond has really matured over the past two years Photography Christopher Harris 2006 |
|
| Back to Top of page | |
|
|
|
|
Scottish influence? Thistles at the Wildlife Garden Photography Christopher Harris 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Flowering Teasels Photography Christopher Harris 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
Natural meadow flowers grow untouched at the Wildlife Garden Photography Christopher Harris 2006 |
|
|
Joseph Strutt Bowls Club Needs New Members |
Photography Christopher Harris 2002/2006
Free JavaScripts provided |
Children's playground Right: The new playground (Rose Hill Recreation Ground) provides state of the art playground equipment for children of all ages See photos of the playground opening on August 3rd 2003 Photography Christopher Harris 2002/2006 |
|
| Back to Top of page | |
|
|
|
|
The Arboretum during opening hours Photography Christopher Harris 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Newly Restored Clock, Photography/Animation Christopher Harris 2002/2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
There are regular events at the Rose Hill Recreation Ground adjoining the historic Arboretum Here we see the "Party In The Park, part of the Derbyshire Fire Service's Phoenix Project promoting fire safety in the home. Photography Christopher Harris 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
Fire Tender on display Photography Christopher Harris 2006 |
|
| Back to Top of page | |
 |
The playground is now used by thousands of children, both local and from across the city. |
| Photography Christopher Harris 2002/2006 |
News items about the playground from the 1950s & 60s, see |
| The path that links Reginald Street with Loudon Street runs past the "Heart of the Park Building". |  |
| Back to Top of page | |
 |
A leaflet called the "Arboretum Tree Trail" is available from the Tourist Information Centre at Derby Market Place, The Council House, The Normanton Regeneration Centre, local libraries and Museums. This leaflet guides you around the Arboretum whilst helping you to identify the trees.
|
| Right:
The Wildlife Garden and Pond, adjacent to Madely Street, The area is now
enclosed by railings and is already encouraging a wide variety of wild
birds, fish, insects and plants (below a Water Lilly).
Photos Christopher Harris July 2005
|
|
|
The Wildlife Garden 2005 |
|
| Back to Top of page | |
 |
Band Performances The Derby Youth Jazz Band performs at weekend events at the Heart of the Park Building - a poor substitute for a bandstand. |
| Right: 2 Astro Turf covered games Courts, an asphalt basket ball court and cricket nets with Astro Turf, now provide facilities for local sports teams, children's sports teams, local schools and city wide sports events. |  |
|
|
|
| Above: The Heart Of The Park Building offers room hire facilities for groups, parties and public meetings etc., a caf, public toilets, changing rooms and showers for the sports facilities and a pleasant veranda area for outside dining. | |
 |
The
Arboretum Welcomes Responsible Dog Walkers
The Arboretum is very popular with local dog owners and their dogs, here we see "Danny" one of the local dogs out for a Sunday stroll. |
| Danny is sadly no longer with us but his owner now has a new pet dog. | |
|
The poor reputation the Arboretum had the misfortune to be given, is now fading into the past as hundreds of visitors are coming into the grounds every day, to see the progress of the restoration work and enjoy the pleasant surroundings. The serpentine paths present some of the most splendid walks within the city boundaries. |
|
|
Arboretum Wildlife We can't leave out the Arboretum's grey squirrels. Many are so accustomed to the presence of humans that they are brave enough approach people at close quarters, begging for scraps of food. Some of the older local inhabitants of the Arboretum area have a trusting relationship with the local wildlife. Wild birds are also now taking advantage of the newly planted shrubs, the pond and the newly turfed areas. |
 |
|
|
The Joseph Strutt Bowls Club Due to an increase in charges by the City Council, the Bowls Club has now closed down.
|
|
Copyright Christopher Harris 2002-2006 |
|
