In 1914 John Iles Barnes left £2,500 by will to the Mayor, Alderman and Burgesses of Blandford Forum for the purposes of a recreation ground. Park Road Recreation Ground was purchased and over the years the remaining stock was expended on things such as laying out a bowling green and building a pavilion. Today the site is used by Blandford Bowling Club, Blandford Cricket Club, and Blandford Football Club, as well as housing a play area and used by members of the public for their enjoyment. Access to the Trailway, an off road trail for walkers, cyclist etc. which stretches from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury, can be accessed by using the pedestrian gateway from Park Road Recreation Ground next to the Cricket Pavilion. Once you have visited the Recreation Ground and enjoyed this green open space, then do use the Trailway to explore North Dorset’s countryside.