Cornwall is famous for its beautiful gardens.  Many of the major
gardens are situated within reach of the sheltered south Cornish
coastline but horticultural enthusiasts across Cornwall create and tend
beautiful gardens, many of which are extremely well established over
hundreds of years.

The Isles of Scilly is a unique environment with its own beautiful gardens, famous around the world.

Fine examples of Camellia, Magnolia, Acer, Rhododendron, Sequoia,
Bamboo, Tree Fern and Palm are just some of the rare and exotic flora
that can be enjoyed in Cornwall's gardens

Many of Cornwall's parks have been recognised for their conservation
and environmental protection work and awarded  Green Flag status by the
Civic Trust.
 

Some gardens have an admission charge but many of Cornwall's gardens are free admission.  Many of the smaller private gardens open on an occasional basis in aid of charities such as the RNLI, British Red Cross, National Gardens Scheme (N.G.S.) or simply for a donation to their preferred charitable cause.

Tehidy Country Park is a free admission country park accessed from either the Camborne Redruth Area or from the North Cliffs between Gwithian and Portreath. The park has a number of walking trails to suit all abilities and a cycle trail. Towards the south of the park is a large lake with several species of wildfowl. The squirrels are also a popular attraction here and are quite used to people. There are level access ways in a number of areas within the park, suitable for wheelchair users.
 

Parks

There are many parks throughout Cornwall including:  Penlee Park,
Penzance, has  mature trees, a pond and large grassed areas.  It also
features sports and other recreational facilities including tennis
courts, an outdoor theatre, play area and a football field; Poltair
Park, St Austell, which caters for a variety of sports activities
including football, basketball, tennis and bowling as well as areas of
impressive floral displays; Park and Athletics Track, Par, providing
excellent athletics facilities; Boscawen Park, Truro, pleasantly
situated beside the Truro River, offers facilities for football,
cricket and tennis as well as just relaxing, stretching out on the
grass under a shady tree and enjoying the sunshine. 

Opposite the park is a tree-lined duck pond with circular footpath and plenty
of viewpoints and benches to sit and enjoy the sound of the birds;  
Coronation Park, Launceston, includes facilities for tennis; Egloshayle
Park, Wadebridge,  playing fields with facilities for a variety of
sporting activities;  Coronation Park, Wadebridge, presented to the
town by the Molesworth Family and opened in 1902.  It has a range of
recreational activities and excellent views of Wadebridge and the
distant tors of Bodmin Moor;  Priory Park, Bodmin, with duck pond and
many mature native trees;  Coronation Lake and Park, Helston, a
pleasant area to walk and enjoy the birdlife.

Playgrounds

In addition to the formal gardens and parks are designated play areas
for young people.  Playgrounds  exist in many of the parks throughout
Cornwall including: Poltair Park, St Austell; Valley Road Park,
Mevagissey; Penlee Park, Penzance;  Boscawen Park, Truro; Par Beach and
Nature Reserve;  Padstow Play Area, Priory Park, Bodmin.

Books:

Cornish Gardens

WildFlowers

Wild Flower Guides

Flora of Cornwall

Fungi Guides

 

Gardens and Parks locations in Cornwall