Spinney Hill Park
Selected Wild Place / Other Wild Places / Public Rights of Way / VC55 boundary
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Created in 1885, Spinney Hill Park is 34 acres of sloping parkland with many trees and some 'wild' areas. It is bisected by the Willow Brook which has been re-landscaped in areas to create a more natural profile.
The park was awarded a grant approximately 10 years ago as part of the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore the site and support its historic significance as well as encourage better use and a safer environment. Since its completion the park has been transformed and is now one of the most popular in Leicester.
The park is surrounded by houses, industrial estates and busy main roads, but despite this still provides an oasis for wildlife and a surprising range of species. The brook was partly naturalised with a series of meanders, pools and riffles created to replace the concrete channels which support a range of aquatic invertebrates and fish. The nature area has mature trees, tall herbs and contains a number of insect hotels which help to support invertebrates.
The mature avenues of trees and brook support bats and a variety of birds. Song thrushes are a particular feature of the park.
In 2015 a bioblitz was held at Spinney Hill Park, organised by the City Council. A list of the species found can be seen here.
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