King George Recreation Ground

King George Recreation Ground celebrated 100 years in 2012 and is the main park in Bushey.

It has received a Green Flag Award, recognising park excellence, every year since 1999.

Park history

 

 

 

The park was opened in 1912 to commemorate the Coronation of King George V and in 1926 the park was extended to its current size and it is still possible to discern the three fields and associated boundaries which make up the park area. Historically, the park once lay within the manor of Bushey and was farmland used for pasture and arable. In the mid-19th century all the fields were used as meadow for animal grazing and a hay crop. There is evidence of ridge and furrow in the middle field clearly showing that arable crops were grown here between the 11th and 16th centuries.

Following the decline of the park up to 1980s, £350,000 was spent refurbishing the ground between 1997 and 2000 and this investment is still ongoing. Our centenary leaflet has more information.

The Friends of King George Recreation Ground were established by the active involvement of the residents of Bushey who continue to ensure that the site is well-managed and available for the enjoyment of everyone.

To celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Hertsmere Borough Council's Silver Jubilee, a time capsule was buried in the park in the summer of 2002. Local school children chose the contents of the capsule to signify what 2002 meant to them.

 

Events

A number of events are held in the park every year. These include a funfair, teddy bears' picnic, dog show, Easter egg hunt, music and more. Events are run on our behalf by Hertsmere Leisure. 

 

 

 

Where can I find it?

King George Avenue
Bushey
WD23 4NT

There are also entrances off Catsey Way, Chiltern Avenue, Coombe Road, Pasture Close and Perry Mead.

What does it offer?

• Art sculptures
• Bowling Club
• Café - for more details see below
• Car parks - off King George Avenue and Chiltern Avenue
• Community workdays
• Footpath network
• Friends group
• Green Flag Award
• Interpretation panels
• Litter bins
• Meadow area
• Multi-sports area
• Open grassland
• Paddling pool*
• Picnic area
• Play area
• Sandpit
• Seating
• Tennis courts - four county standard
• Toilets (see below for opening times)
• Wildflower meadow
• Sculptures

*Under 8s only. Open from late May until early September. 
 

Opening hours

 

Cafe

La Dolce Vita Café is run independently from the council and serves light refreshments.   The cafe is currently closed until April 2013.  For further details contact Oriana and Paolo on 07963 952340

Car parks

April to May - 8am to 7pm
June to September - 8am to 9pm
October to March - 8am to 4pm

Paddling pool and sand pit
Last bank holiday in May to early September
Monday 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Tuesday to Sunday 11.30am to 5.30pm

Tennis courts and multi sports courts
April to May - 8am to 7pm
June to September - 8am to 9pm
October to March - 8am to 4pm

Block bookings for the tennis courts can be made in advance for a fee, otherwise the courts are free for use on a first come, first served basis. In busy times we ask that people respect other users and restrict their games to one hour only. To book call us on Freephone 0800 731 1810.

Toilets
28 May to early September (date tbc) - 8am to 6.30pm
Mid September to mid May - 8am to 3.30pm