Dunstan Park - Countryside and nature reserves

Dunstan Park represents the last fragment of ancient grassland and priority fen in the heavily built-up area of Northway.

18 Dunstan Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 9BY. The X3 bus stops next to the park.

Dunstan Park represents the last fragment of ancient grassland and priority fen in the heavily built-up area of Northway. Blessed with a limestone spring and large area of peat, the site plays host to a variety of a rare wetland invertebrates. In recent years, a lot of work has been done to improve the ponds, originally installed in the 1970s, through the implementation of a series of leaky dams designed to hold back water. The large meadow areas are maintained with two annual tractor hay cuts and in the summer there is a brilliant display of wildflowers in the summer. 

The Oxford City Wildlife Volunteers hold regular work parties here to maintain the ponds and fen and if you’d like to get involved, please do not hesitate to get in touch at odsparks@odsgroup.co.uk