Poole Park
| Poole Park |
|
| Type |
Urban park |
| Location |
Poole, Dorset |
| Area |
110 acres (45 ha) |
| Created |
1890 |
| Operated by |
Borough of Poole |
| Status |
Open all year |
Poole Park is an urban park adjacent to Poole Harbour in Poole, Dorset, England. The park was opened during the Victorian era and has remained popular with visitors ever since. It is open all year round and hosts a number of events.
History
The park was constructed on land donated by Lord Wimborne and was opened by the Prince of Wales in 1890.[1] The park was built on former meadows and marshes by the town centre adjacent to Poole Harbour and covers an area of 110 acres (0.45 km2), of which 60 acres (240,000 m2) include the park's large man-made lake and ponds. Poole Park Zoo was operated from June 1963 until it fell our of favour in February 1994. Although small, at one time it boasted a Himalayan Black Bear.[2] Designated a Conservation Area in 1995, much work has been undertaken to improve facilities whilst keeping the original design ideals. In 2007 a £2 million project was undertaken to dredge the lake, and create five small islands and two raised reedbeds using the dredged material. The project also involved the construction of a new restaurant and an indoor ice rink for children.[3]
Attractions
Facilities include two children's play areas, tennis courts, a bowling green and miniature golf. A cricket field and pavilion inside the park are home to Poole Town Cricket Club and water sport activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and rowing take place on the lake.[1]
References
External links
|
|
|
|
Dorset Portal
|
|
| Unitary authorities |
|
|
| Boroughs or districts |
|
|
| Major settlements |
|
|
| Rivers |
|
|
| Topics |
|
|