Blundellsands Park Trust

The Park is an enclosed area of approximately 20.67 acres / 8.37 hectares, containing a variety of landscapes and habitats including open dune, vegetation and wooded areas. There are a number of walks, including a view of the Mersey estuary from the highest point, and a children’s play area. The Park is big enough for users to enjoy a sense of space as they walk around it.

How did the Park come into being?

In 1905 the Blundell family, the major landowners in the area, put the land which now forms the Park into a trust for the benefit of the residents of Blundellsands. As a result the Park is, in perpetuity, a safe area for Members’ quiet enjoyment allowing them to walk in a variety of semi-natural landscapes.

Who can join?

Our catchment area is the L23 postcode (and the L22 postcode when numbers allow). Members must pay the fees set by the Trustees each year and comply with the Park’s rules. Any full time resident in the area who meets these requirements can be a Member, subject to the limit the Trustees place on numbers to avoid overcrowding. Members who move away from the area cannot retain their memberships as this would not be consistent with the purpose of the trust.

Who runs the Park?

The Park is a charity run by a small group of volunteer Trustees who give their time freely, pay the same membership fees as everyone else and receive no payment or benefits in kind. The Trustees meet regularly, both as a group and with the Wardens.

Biodiversity

The Park is a designated Site of Local Biological Interest (SLBI) due to its combination of wildlife, plants and habitats. The vegetation reflects its coastal origins, comprising open dune, woodland and gorse scrub as an integral part of a patchwork of largely native habitats. The Park is within the Sefton Red Squirrel buffer zone, so the tree species are mostly small-seeded broadleaf, with some Scots pine content. The perimeter of the park is screened using trees and shrubs forming a link between the woodland blocks.

The Trustees are committed to maintaining and improving the dune habitat of the Park and protecting its many plant, animal and insect species. In making decisions about the upkeep of the Park, the Trustees ensure as far as possible that new plants and trees are native to the area, support the Park’s wildlife and help maintain the Park’s biodiversity.

We hope that the information set out above helps Members better to understand the Park, and that you enjoy exploring and using the Park. Paul or Sinead can often deal with routine queries while you are in the Park. You can also if need be contact the Secretary by email, thesecretary@thekeypark.com, or by calling 07938 196149.

Who to contact

Contact Position
The Secretary
Telephone
07938 196149 07938 196149
E-mail
Website
The Key Park

Where to go

Name
The Blundellsands Park Trust
Address
The Secretary
PO Box 8
Blundellsands
Merseyside
Postcode
L23 3YX
View L23 3YX on a map Get directions to L23 3YX

Last Updated

Last updated: 19/01/2022

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