Welcome to Oxpens Meadow in Oxford City Centre!
What and Where is it?
Oxpens Meadow is a public open space in the centre of Oxford. It is owned by the City Council and is situated beside and behind the Ice Rink on Oxpens Road
The Meadow, which measures about 2 hectares or 5 acres, is bounded at its southern end by the river Thames; by the Castle Mill Stream on the east; and by land owned by British Rail Board (Residuary) Ltd on the west.
The Meadow can be reached on foot or by bicycle from three directions: from Oxpens Road; over the Green Bridge from the Castle Mill Stream; and by a path leading from Gibbs Crescent and Mill Street.
Threat to the future of the Meadow
For decades the continued existence of the Meadow as an area of informal recreation has been threatened. If the City's current plans are realised, only about one-half of the Meadow would remain for public enjoyment.
Response
It is because of these continued threats to the future of the Meadow that SENDRA (St Ebbes New Development Residents’ Association) applied in September 2008 to Oxfordshire County Council to register the Meadow as a Town Green under the Commons Act 2006.
Town Green status would ensure the retention of Oxpens Meadow in perpetuity as a public open space for the enjoyment of the people of Oxford and visitors to the City
To spearhead the campaign for Town Green status SENDRA established the Friends of Oxpens Meadow (FOM) in March 2009.
Latest News
Application for Town Green Status Temporarily Frozen
The Town Green Application has been temporarily frozen to allow for discussions between SENDRA and the City Council.
Oxford Green Spaces Sponsored Walk on June 27, 2010
Despite it being a very hot day, enthusiastic walkers undertook either part or all of the 9 mile circuit which encompassed Warneford Meadow, Trap Grounds and Oxpens Meadow. They thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the Friends of Oxpens Meadow expect to receive a substantial inflow of funds. Our thanks to everyone who supported us.