And, with several parks which have earned the Green Flag Award, which recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, on our doorstep, take a look at where you can spend some quality time out.
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5. Titchfield Parks
Titchfield Park is a town centre park providing facilities and experiences for all age groups. Areas of interest are; a bowling green, play area, multi use sports pitch, water feature, formal and informal floral bed displays all complimented by a riverside walk that runs through the park leading to local nature reserves and a mill pond. Photo: Chris Etchells
6. Quarry Lane Nature Reserve
The site is steeped with history dating back to 1788-89 when a huge water driven cotton spinning mill was built on site, this has since been demolished. The Viaduct, which is a monumental construction dominates the upper part of the reserve and was built in the 1870’s of local limestone and carried the railway line through the town to the many quarries in the district. Photo: Rachel Atkins
7. King George V Park
There is an 18 hole mini golf course, sports pitches, archery club, play area, car parking, wildflower meadow and fantastic woodland walks with an outdoor classroom available for local schools to use. Photo: Photo Neil Cross
8. Sutton Lawn
The park provides great facilities such as tennis courts, bowling greens, a skate area and multi use games area, as well as two children's play areas and a 'Tree Route.' A pavilion was constructed in 2006 and provides a popular focal point for the site including public toilets, a café and meeting room. Photo: Anne Shelley