Forest Recreation Ground

The Forest Recreation Ground is an open space and recreation ground in Nottingham, England, approximately one mile north of the city centre. This urban space is bounded by the neighbourhoods of Forest Fields to the north, Mapperley Park to the east, Arboretum to the south and Hyson Green to the west. It is best known as the site of the city's famous annual Goose Fair.

Forest Recreation Ground
A view across the ground from Mansfield Road in 2005
Location within Nottingham
LocationNottingham, England
Coordinates52°57′54″N 1°09′36″W
Area80 acres (0.324 km2)
Created1845 (1845)
Operated byNottingham City Council
StatusOpen year round
Websitewww.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ForestRec
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