Hartham Common

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Hartham Common is a park in the county of Hertfordshire in the East of England. It is located between the town centre of the county town of Hertford and the elevated suburb of Bengeo.

[edit] Location

The park is situated in the valley of the River Lea and the River Beane, where the rivers' confluence is, at the eastern edge of the main field. The River Rib enters further east of the main field.

[edit] Facilities

Hartham Common is very sport-orientated, with many different sports being practiced in the area. A selection includes football, rugby, tennis, fishing, bowls, kayaking and canoeing.

A large fenced children's play area provides a safe place for parents to take their children and there is an adjacent skatepark for older children.

[edit] Clubs and Organisations

Organisations with physical presence on the common include:

• Hartham Pool and Gym
• Hertford Lawn Tennis Club
• Herts Canoe Club
• Sele Farm Bowls Club
• Hertford Basin – a marina for narrowboats.