Central Park (Wigan)
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| Full name | Central Park |
| Nickname | Home of Rugby League |
| Built | 1902 |
| Opened | 1902 |
| Capacity | 18,000 |
| Home of | Wigan Warriors |
| Pitch size | Unknown |
Central Park was a multi-use stadium in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England and was one of the most famous stadiums in rugby league. It was used mostly for rugby league matches and was the home stadium of Wigan Warriors prior to the JJB Stadium opening in 1999. When it closed, its capacity was 18,000.
The site of the former stadium is now a car park for the local Tesco's supermarket.
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