Brook Country Park

Brook Country Park is located between the A133 and London Road Roundabout, Clacton. The total area of the park is approx 14 hectares of rough grass- land with scattered blocks of young trees. The park provides informal, quiet countryside recreation for the public and contributes towards the bio-diversity of the area.

There are a network of grass paths throughout the park and an all-weather access path for less mobile visitors, which can be accessed via the main entrance car park in Britton Way. Picnic tables and benches are located across the park.

Brook Country Park was officially opened on 23rd June 2010 by John Hall, Director of Essex Wildlife Trust. Children from Great Clacton Church of England Junior School were invited along to plant shrubs and trees at the site.

Great Clacton Junior School and John Halls

Wildlife

Brook Country Park is home to and a visiting ground for a variety of wildlife including birds, rabbits, foxes, muntjac deer, voles, mice and a variety of insects. There is a public notice board in the car park which the Country Park Officer updates regularly with the latest park news and wildlife sightings.

Trees are important to the park and it is home to species such as oak, ash, hornbeam, larch, pine, beech, alder and willow.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome in the park but please act as a responsible dog owner by:

• Keeping your dog on a lead or under close control at all times
• Clearing up your dogs mess. Please use the brown litter bins located throughout the park to dispose of any dog mess.

Car Park

The car park is located at the main entrance of Brook Country Park in Britton Way opposite Tesco's. Disabled parking is available. Parking and access to the park is free.

The car park opening times are: (7 days a week)

• 8am - 6pm 1st November - 31st April
• 8am - 9pm 1st May - 31st October