The community award-winning Hinkler Green is located right in the heart of the Thornhill area, towards the eastern fringe of Southampton, and has been a hub for leisure, play and events in Thornhill for many years. The northern boundary of the green is a dual cycle-walkway with houses and walk-up blocks beyond, and the other edges are bounded by the loop of Hinkler Road and Ellwood Avenue.

The 3.4 hectare area features something for everyone; a central active youth zone, a quieter tranquil zone with new circular walkway, a heritage zone and tree and shrub areas.

The walkways follow the direction of ‘greenways’ linking Thornhill Park to Dumbletons Copse (north-south) and Kanes Hill to Weston Common (east-west).

Facilities

• Active youth zone
• Skate park
• Multi use games area
• Incidental play area
• Tranquil zone completed in 2010 - nature conservation, fitness and relaxation
• Plans are now underway to develop the heritage zone with an aviation theme, community events area and major entrance feature

Getting to Hinkler Green

If you are planning on getting to Hinkler Green by car, a nearby postcode is SO19 6GH. The surrounding roads are Hinkler Road and Elwood Avenue. The green is easily accessed from all sides by foot and cyclists can use the walkways. A main bus route passes along Hinkler Road which also provides car parking spaces.

Images from Southampton City Council.