Management of Harrold-Odell Country Park
 
We aim to manage the Country Park to balance recreational use with the needs of wildlife.
The busiest areas of the Park have surfaced paths which are kept wide andopen to cope with the number of visitors and ensure that visits are enjoyable.
Other areas, such as the Nature Reserve are quieter and managed primarily for the wildlife.
Cattle
Cattle graze the river meadows throughout the summer. Grazing is an essential management tool as the cattle remove the coarser, strong grasses and allow more delicate grasses and flowers to thrive.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome in most areas of the Park, provided that they are kept under close control.
However, dogs are not permitted in the Nature Reserve, to prevent disturbance to the wildlife in this area.
Please keep your dog under close control at all times - keep them away from other visitors and the cattle in the river meadows.
Please clean up after your dog to allow everyone to enjoy the Park. There are many dog bins around the Park, and bags are available from the Visitor Centre.