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  Torbay Council

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  Richard Taylor

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  01803 207969 
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Information about this open space

Sherwell Park was opened in 1930 after the site was purchased in 1928 for £4,000 from Devon Rosery and Fruit Farm Ltd. The park is situated in the heart of Chelston, less than two miles from Torquay town centre and one mile from Torquay seafront. Locally known as ‘Pretty Park’ the park provides a safe and clean environment in which to sit and relax or walk through to the local shops. The park is maintained to a high standard by the hard working Direct Services and Waste parks team. The park benefits from the dedication and enthusiasm of the Chelston Parks Friends Group, who through local consultation and fund raising have helped, in liaison with Torbay Council to regenerate the park in the last three years. The aim successfully achieved is to encourage safe use of the park and reduce anti social behaviour. The park now provides a valuable green space essential to the well being of the local community. The main focal point is the stream which runs through the centre of the park. Recent improvements include new lighting, picnic benches, replacement planting, notice board and resurfacing of part of the footpath network. The friends group are continually organising events and fund raising towards further park improvements. These will include a parks leaflet, signage, a bog garden, wildflower and bulb planting. The principal aim is to achieve a sustainable park in as many aspects of the park’s management as possible.