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  Chesham Town Council

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  Bill Richards

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  01494 583824 
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Information about this open space

Lowndes Park is a major historic feature of Chesham; the earliest written record of the land dating from the early 12th century, when it formed part of the Bury Manor. The land was first used as a park in the early 20th century and was donated to the town in 1953 by the Lowndes family. Today, the park spans 36 acres and is managed by Chesham Town Council with support from the Friends of Lowndes Park. The lower park provides children’s play areas, a multi-sports court, a skateboard park, the historic avenue (also a cycle route), public toilets and Skottowes pond. A series of free, open air concerts is staged in the bandstand area during July and August weekends. A focal point for the community, the lower park is the venue for many events, including the annual carnival, concerts and even a cross-country run. The upper park provides fantastic views across the town, excellent walking and its less formal management has created habitats for local wildlife. A bowl barrow, which is a scheduled ancient monument, can also be found at the top of the park.