The Forest Park
Situated in the village of Stillington on a former tipped area, (see below) this land was landscaped and planted with trees during the winter of 1994/5. A series of footpaths allows the visitor to explore the Forest Park, in amongst the developing woodland and wildlife ponds, one of which contains species of freshwater fish (roach, rudd, mirror carp, tench, perch, common carp, crucian carp), and is a popular angling spot.
There is a wooded area towards the top of the hill, which has a pathway leading through it, and is a wildlife hotspot. The landscape is mainly grassland, with patches of woodland and is particularly good for butterflies and dragonflies in the summer months.
Parking is provided by a formal car park next to St John’s Church and close to the main site entrance which features some attractive metal artwork. by Sculpture Artist - Graham Hopper
In July 2013 the Enviromental Agency was granted funding of £13000 to provide 12 new fishing pegs.
Darchem Engineering kindly donated 6 new picnic tables made by their Apprentices, installed by Stockton Borough Council
Parking is provided by a formal car park next to St John’s Church and close to the main site entrance which features some attractive metal artwork. by Sculpture Artist - Graham Hopper
Inside the Park, close to entrance is a notice board with maps and information also Featured Tile Artwork by Stillington Art Group
Stillington Forest Park Support
www.stockton.gov.uk/article/9611/Stillington-Forest-Park
https://www.stockton.gov.uk/report-problem-park
24 hour Control Room 01642 528989 Or phone SBC on 01642 3939
police contact non emergency reports- phone 101
SBC Enforcement 01642 528439
Lighting Of Camp Fires, Overnight Camping, Under age drinking, Overnight Fishing,
Giving Nature a helping start
The site lay as derelict land until the early 1990's when the site was cleared and landscaped to form The Forest Park. Trees were planted by residents and pupils of William Cassidi School and Stockton Borough Council took over wildlife management of the site
Photos courtesy of John Swales (click to enlarge)
THE SITE OF THE FOREST PARK up to late 1970's
This spectaclar view of the Slag heap is taken from the top of the Black Bank. The roofs of houses of Lowson Street show on the right and gives some idea of the height of the tip and the amount of slag tipped during the years that the Iron Works was functioning. Before the start of removal in 1968, the tip dominated the village on the northern side of the Clarence Railway and was regarded as a superb adventure play area by the children. The slag removed was used in building the A1 (M) at Brafferton area
After Landscaping and before Planting and Development
Location of Entrance