Plan of the Country Park
The Lakes
There are several ponds and lakes within the park. Lyons Lake is used for water sports provided by Springboard. Stephenson Lake is stocked with coarse fish and provides the perfect site for angling. The wetland areas provide a valuable wildlife habitat and are managed for wildlife and people. New benches and picnic tables have been installed in the park, around Lyons Lake.
Woodland
The main planting of the woodlands took place in 1993 and has been planted up with a range of conifers and broad leaved trees and shrubs. The woodlands provide valuable feeding and nesting habitats for resident and visiting wildlife in the park. The Friends of Hetton Lyons Country Park have a programme of planting flora in the park. This is an ongoing project and many bulbs and natural wild flowers have been introduced to the park.
Grassland
The meadow areas within the park are managed in a way to encourage wildlife and wildflowers. The Eppleton Grassland Site of Special Scientific Interest, is adjacent to Hetton Lyons Country Park which provides additional important habitats for wildlife.
Car Parks
There are two car parks in Hetton Lyons Country Park which are both free. They provide ample spaces for visitors and during special events.
Cafe and Toilets
These are open from 9.00 am – 3.00 pm daily.
Outdoor Gym
There is an Outdoor Gym available all year round for public use, situated close to the Wildflower Meadow.
Cycle Track
The specialist cycling facilities within the park provide the opportunity for cyclists to train or ride on the road circuit, mountain bike or cyclo-cross. There is also a purpose built BMX course. There are also opportunities for cyclists to ride further afield by taking one of the routes that lead off the site and into the bridleway network.
Football Pitches
Hetton Lyons Country Park has two football pitches which are used by a variety of teams. Changing facilities are also available at the Hetton Lyons Industrial Estate entrance into the park.
Children’s Play Park
There is an enclosed Children’s Play Park for the use of younger children.
Horse Riding
There is a Brideway on the outer edge of the park, and horse jumps within the park, also an event field for Horse Events.
There is a four station fitness trail available free of charge for general public use.
Orienteering Courses
There are Four marked Orienteering Courses. See map for details. 
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