Newark & Sherwood District Council

Grass cutting

We are responsible for cutting grass on over 400 sites across the district. The grass on these sites is cut to varying lengths and at varying frequencies according to the council's grounds maintenance specification.

The council does not collect the grass cuttings on the majority of its sites. There are a number of other organisations in the district responsible for grass cutting and these include parish councils, Nottinghamshire County Council and the Environment Agency. For any enquiries concerning grass cutting please contact us.

Other providers

As well as the district council there are many other providers of public open space in the area. In many villages and towns it is the parish councils which are the main provider of open space and outdoor recreational facilities.

Allotments and community gardens

The district council is not responsible for any allotments or community gardens. For details of how to obtain an allotment please contact your local parish council.

Country Parks

Nottinghamshire County Council is responsible for two major country parks in with the Newark and Sherwood district:

• Rufford Country Park
• Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve

The Forestry Commission is responsible for the management of several wooded areas in the district, the main attraction being Sherwood Pines Forest Park near Clipstone.

We have a number of football pitches for hire at Kelham Hall, Lincoln Road and Devon Park in Newark (including both adult and junior pitches). Rates of hire are very reasonable and include changing and shower faciilties. 

For further details of how to hire a football pitch please contact our customer services team, or fill out the hire form and email it to community.services@nsdc.info

Football Pitch Hire (PDF File, 144kb)

Football pitch booking form (PDF File, 200kb)

We have tennis courts which can be used by the public at two locations: Sherwood Avenue Park in Newark and Kelham Hall grounds, adjacent to the district council's headquarters. 

A small charge is made for the use of the courts at Sherwood Avenue Park. However, the courts at Kelham Hall are free of charge and can be used at most times of the day.

The council is responsible for two bowling greens, both located in Newark - one at Sherwood Avenue Park and one at Beaumond Gardens.

Should you wish to play on either of these greens please contact us on 01636 655713 or email community.services@nsdc.info

Bowling greens are also available in many other towns and villages in the district.  For details of these please contact the relevant parish council or bowls club.

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