Verulamium Park Management Plan 2012-2017 v2.1

5.2.3 Skate Park
Unlike Rothamsted Park in Harpenden, the Park does not have a Skate Park
facility and it has been agreed that the Council will look into the feasibility and
seek funding opportunities that could allow one to be installed in the Park.
5.2.4 Entrances, Gates and Fencing
There are five main entrances to the Park:
• Off Holywell Hill
• Off King Harry Lane – Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre
• Abbey Mill Lane
• St Michael’s Street at the River Ver
• St Michael’s Street at St Michael’s School
In addition to the five main entrances, there is an informal entrance located on
King Harry Lane next to the
lay-by for parking and
pedestrian crossing. The
Council plans, subject to
English Heritage approval, to
create a new formal entrance
with a new vehicle and
pedestrian gated access.
The Park is not locked over
night, though gates and
bollards have been installed at
the main entrances to prevent
unauthorised vehicle access.
Much of the Park boundary is along the River Ver, King Harry Lane and
Bluehouse Hill with a small proportion shared with adjoining landowners. The
boundary of Bluehouse Hill leads on to open countryside and comprises of a
post and rail wooden fence. This fence is in need of repair/replacement and
the Council plans to replace it with a similar fence or plant a sustainable hedge
line.
5.2.5 Woodland Walk
In 2011, the woodland areas around the Roman Wall and Ditch along the
Causeway were identified as an area that could offer a Woodland Walk,
incorporating nature, history, heritage and wildlife in a currently under used but
part of the Park. Working with English Heritage and other partners the Council
began looking into the feasibility of this project in 2011 and will continue in
2012/13, however the project is reliant of element of the cycle path project
being completed . The project represents a major piece of work to conserve
and enhance visitor appreciation and enjoyment of the Roman town defences.
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