Status

The reserve occupies 4.94 acres (2 Ha). The park is a Site of biological Importance; it is much used for education.

Topography

Mainly flat though some steep railway embankment especially to the northern end of the park. The path in lower half of the park is suitable for pushchairs & wheel chairs.

Vegetation

40 % of the park is scrub, species rich hedgerows or hazel coppice blocks with the rest being made up of distinct grassland types. Acidic grasslands developed on the coal dust areas, these are dominated by common bent, sheep's sorrel & bird's-foot- trefoil. Calcareous grasslands developed from lime waste of water softening plant these provide species rich flora with plenty of nectar sources. On thin nutrient- poor soils, which overlie old railway track beds, carpets of bird's-foot-trefoil dominate along with wild carrot & occasional bee orchids. On damper grasslands surrounding the lower pond cowslip, ladies smock & ragged robin occur.

Fauna

 26 species of butterfly have been recorded here with 16 species breeding on site. Other interest is in the lower pond with smooth newts, water scorpions, and dragonfly nymphs. As the park is wardened there is often a chance to dip a net in the pond and investigate what lives there. Thick-legged flower beetle, a rare red data book species has been recorded. Yellow meadow ants are present on undisturbed grassland areas where they can build their nests. The park is rich in many other invertebrates with large populations of grasshoppers, bees and shield bugs.