Greenwood Park Community Centre

15/06/2026

11/06/2026

⚠️ Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) Warning ⚠️
Please be aware that OPM caterpillars are present on some of our local oak trees. Their hairs can cause rashes, eye irritation, breathing problems and allergic reactions in people & dogs..

Please do not touch the caterpillars or their nests, keep children and dogs away, and do not try to remove nests yourself.

If you spot a nest on our land in any of the parks & woods managed by us in Chiswell Green, Park Street & Bricket Wood, keep your distance and report the location to us using a what3words location.
Many thanks for your assistance in helping us, so we can treat the nests quickly and safely.

04/06/2026

Are you looking for a venue for your club, group, or to run an activity such as fitness or creative classes?
We have availability at Greenwood Park Community Centre on Monday–Thursday afternoons from August. Community groups and business hall hire rates are available on our website.
https://ststephen-pc.gov.uk/greenwood-park-community-centre/
We also have some available slots in the timetable at the Parish Centre in Bricket Wood.
For enquiries & further details please contact: [email protected]

21/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday for the St Stephen Parish Council Annual Parish Meeting at Greenwood Park Community Centre.
The evening was a chance to reflect on everything achieved across the parish over the past year, including improvements to the Mayflower play area and its grand reopening, newly laid traditional hedging along the A414 and the planting of 2,500 trees along the boundary with the A405 to create the New Wild Edge. We also celebrated the success of last year’s community events: Armed Forces Day, the Remembrance Service and the Christmas Market - all of which were very well attended and showed the fantastic community spirit across our Parish.
The meeting also gave us the opportunity to recognise some wonderful local individuals and groups whose hard work, dedication, and positive impact helps make St Stephen such a wonderful place to live.
Many congratulations to our 2026 Community Award winners:
Business Award Michele Chapman
Group Award The Parish Pickers of St Stephen
Individual Award Anna Barrett
Special Award Joy Mendelsohn

Pic below: Michele Chapman receiving her Community Award from Cllr Ajanta Hilton

29/04/2026

All are invited to the APM at Greenwood Park Community Centre Thursday 14th May 7-9pm, including the Community Awards presentations.

17/04/2026

We’ve just completed laying a further 100m of new hedging along the boundary of Greenwood Park with the A414 (the old M10). The initial stage of 50m was completed in 2024.
Find out more about the project and its impact on wildlife in the park: https://ststephen-pc.gov.uk/hedge-laying-in-greenwood-park-2026/

24/03/2026

🌟 St Stephen Parish Council - Community Awards 🌟
Please nominate individuals or groups who deserve recognition for their contribution to our community.
Categories:
• Community Award
• Youth Award (18 and under)
• Business Award
• Group Award
Nominate online: forms.office.com/e/AW0nVWQb1B
Or scan the QR code on the poster.
Closes: Wednesday, 15th April
All winners will be invited to the awards presentation at the
Annual Parish Meeting on 14th May at Greenwood Park Community Centre.
Please share and help us celebrate the amazing people of St Stephen Parish. 🌟

19/03/2026

North Close Play Area Improvements - Have Your Say
St Stephen Parish Council is planning improvements to the North Close play area and would welcome your views and suggestions.
Please scan the QR code to access our short survey and share your feedback.
We will also be holding an in-person consultation workshop at North Close on Wednesday 15 April, from 2pm to 5pm. Please come along to view the proposed options and speak with Parish Councillors.
Your input will help inform the final design of the play area

16/02/2026

Greenwood Park Community Tree Planting Day
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for our Community Tree Planting Day! After weeks of rain, we were lucky to enjoy a beautifully sunny but cold day in the park.
Around 30 people of all ages came along to help plant trees and shrubs, creating the New Wild Edge along the park border with A405. Thanks to everyone’s hard work, 1,000 trees and shrubs were planted!
The New Wild Edge will enhance the green space, increase biodiversity and act as a natural sound barrier, improving the park for all visitors.
Thanks again to all who gave up their time to take part. Your support and community spirit made the day a fantastic success.