Friends of Oaklands Park

20/05/2026

This was something that came up when we first setup Friends of Oaklands Park

Find out more about plans for a new walking, wheeling and cycling route through Oaklands Park – come along to one of our informal drop in sessions during this May half term to:
✅ view the proposed plans
✅ ask questions
✅ speak directly with the council’s Green Spaces Team

Pop along to:
📍 Oaklands Park play area
📅 Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 May
⏰ 11am – 1pm

The proposed route aims to improve safe, accessible connections across the city, supporting greener travel for all ages and abilities. Find out more through the link in the comments.

12/04/2026

Wind damage to this beautiful old tree. Reported to one of the local Tree Wardens.

01/04/2025

For more info https://summersdaleresidents.co.uk/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=okpk:foop-upcoming

06/03/2025

Includes Oaklands Park

04/03/2025

In Oaklands Park we have a Bat corridor

🦇What should you do if you find a bat in need of help?
🏗 Are you working on a building and found bats?
🏠 Want to put up a bat box but don't know where to start?
🌸 How to make your garden more bat friendly?

Our advice pages cover all the above and more: https://www.bats.org.uk/advice

04/02/2025

Please note, we have our Annual General Meeting coming up on Monday 25th February at 6.30pm, please do come along and join us.

20/11/2024

We are wondering if any of our followers might know the species of bird responsible for these nests? Have sent a message to Sussex Wildlife Trust, but thought to share and ask in the meantime.

09/11/2024

Bat Talk by Sarah Hughes, Friends of Oaklands Park FoOP, Thursday 28th November from 18.30pm. St Michael's Hall, Summersdale Road, Chichester, PO19 6PN. Free Entry, Donations and New Members welcome.

12/09/2024

Our recent Bat walk event was led by Nik Knight, Chairman of the Hampshire Bat Group. He was most informative and we heard at least three different species of bats during our walk. Look out for future events and stay tuned for updates.

27/08/2024

Bat Walk, open to members of Friends of Oaklands Park, why not join up? The Bat Walk is due to take place on Friday 6th September, places are limited, get in touch to learn more 🦇