Gosforth Central Park

Not to be confused with Gosforth Park.
Gosforth Central Park
Gosforth Central Park

 Gosforth Central Park shown within Tyne and Wear

Type Public park
Location Gosforth
Nearest city Newcastle upon Tyne
OS grid NZ245679
Coordinates 55°00′18″N 1°37′01″W / 55.005°N 1.617°WCoordinates: 55°00′18″N 1°37′01″W / 55.005°N 1.617°W
Area 7 acres (2.8 ha)
Created 1932
Open 24 hours
Awards Green Flag Award
Camp sites No
Hiking trails No

Gosforth Central Park is a small public park in Gosforth north of the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England.

History

The park was opened by Councillor C. Mossop, Chairman of Gosforth Urban District Council on 6 August 1932, and is about 7 acres (2.8 ha) in extent. It cost more than £10,000 and included a bandstand, bowling green, and tennis courts.[1]

The south bowling green was opened by Mrs Blenkinsop, wife of the Chairman of Gosforth UDC, on 15 June 1934 and the bowling club was formed on 17 July 1934.[2] 1 May 1937 saw the introduction of play area facilities.[3]

The park was originally within Gosforth Urban District Council but is now in the East Gosforth Ward of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Memorials

The main memorial in the park is the War Memorial. It is an octagonal column about 12 feet (3.7 m) high, and was unveiled on 28 January 1925 by the Duke of Northumberland.[4]

Voluntary organisations

Gosforth Central Park User Group

The Gosforth Central Park User Group was set up to support the Local Authority in the day-to-day management and longer-term development of the Park. The inaugural meeting took place 16 February 1993 at the suggestion of a local resident.[5] The group is now (2013) defunct.

The Friends of Gosforth Central Park

The Friends of Gosforth Central Park was formed in 2013 for the encouragement of local participation in the promotion, management, maintenance and improvement of the Park and its facilities, including environmental conservation and education.[6] The group has been supported by local businesses.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Gosforth’s New "Lung"". The Sunday Sun (Newcastle upon Tyne) (680): page 11. 7 August 1932.
  2. ↑ Golden Jubilee Anniversary 1934–1984. Newcastle upon Tyne: Gosforth Central Bowling Club. 1984. p. 16.
  3. ↑ "Gosforth Central Park history". Newcastle City Council. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Memorial - Pillar 1914–18 1939–45 Central Park". North East War Memorials Project. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  5. ↑ "Gosforth Central Park". Newcastle City Council. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  6. ↑ The Friends of Gosforth Central Park Newsletter (Gosforth: The Friends of Gosforth Central Park) (1). May 2013. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ Scott, Sarah (2013-08-13). "Volunteers form group to look after Gosforth Central Park". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 30 August 2014.

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