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• Managing Organisation:

  Isle of Wight Council

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  Matt Chatfield

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  01983 823890 
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Information about this open space

Appley Park was founded in 1798.  Much of the park was landscaped by Humphrey Repton, with many of the original features surviving to provide the site with an interesting and historic perspective.  The park gives amazing views out over the Spithead to Portsmouth’s Spinnaker tower. Appley is a great example of an amenity park, through its formal management and involvement and use by local community groups.  Appley is an important image of Ryde, and is recognized as a place of great charm, where nature is able to thrive.  The undulating landscape and path design provides the public with a variety of lovely walks in a great setting.  The park attracts a wide variety of different users from all over the island.  The park acts as an important educational tool, by using cultural methods of management to conserve the landscape and encourage wildlife.  Environmentally, Appley Park plays an important role in the islands conservation programme, by using cultural control practises and recycling, to reduce the impact on the surrounding environment.  The park landscape is managed and maintained, so as to create an intimate relationship with the surrounding environment. The safe, secure and clean environment helps visitors enjoy the park, enhanced by the quality of the facilities and services that are provided within the site and surrounding areas. Appley Park is a lovely green oasis, only a stones throw away from the beach.