Natural landmarks · South East England
Forton Recreation Ground
In or near Portsmouth.
Forton Recreation Ground — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Margaret Sutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Forton Recreation Ground is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Portsmouth Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forton Recreation Ground is a public park located in South-East England. It serves as a local recreational space, offering facilities for various outdoor activities. The area is designed for community use, providing a green environment for leisure and sport.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8031, -1.1442
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Gosport
- Parish
- Gosport, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO12 4XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gosport
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/320220381 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forton Recreation Ground?
- Forton Recreation Ground is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO12 4XR), in the parish of Gosport, unparished area.
- What is Forton Recreation Ground?
- Forton Recreation Ground — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forton Recreation Ground?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO12 4XR.
- Is Forton Recreation Ground a protected site?
- Yes — Forton Recreation Ground is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Portsmouth Harbour Ramsar wetland.
- Is Forton Recreation Ground free to visit?
- Yes, Forton Recreation Ground is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forton Recreation Ground?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO12 4XR.