Residents living next to Broxtowe Country Park say it has been 'fantastic' to have on their doorstep during lockdown.
The park, which is nestled behind the Broxtowe Estate in Nottingham, is one of many country parks open to people in Nottinghamshire to visit while other services and attractions remain shut.
It boasts 46 hectares of woodland along with walking paths, a playground and even a BMX track.
Residents nearby say it has seen a lot more visitors since the UK was placed into lockdown - and that it has been a "godsend" for them too.
Tiegan Benta, who has lived on nearby Woodfield Road for 13 years, said: "There's a lot more people using it I've noticed - kids especially.
"We always walk the dogs there - it's great to have right where you live.
"We've not had any problems at all because of extra visitors. It's nice that people can come and use it."
Meanwhile Len Kim, who has lived on Woodfield Road for eight years, said: "There's definitely been more visitors, but it's caused absolutely no problems.
"Parking is never an issue here.
"It's good to see, yeah. Especially at the minute, that people can go and get some fresh air is nice.
"I love having it close to where we are."
Another resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "It's been a bit of a godsend, honestly. It's fantastic.
"It gets the kids out of the house. If you're cooped up inside all day it's not good for your mental health, is it?
"I can't think of any other place like this where you've got so many houses and then all of a sudden a park.
"We count ourselves very lucky."
Residents living near Colwick Country Park have previously voiced complaints about cars being parked on nearby streets due to a visitor influx at the park recently.
Meanwhile, traffic calming measures have been installed near Gedling and Cotgrave Country Park to stop people using neighbouring residential streets when the car park becomes full.
