Eaton Park

Eaton Park is a large public park located in Eaton, Norwich, England.[1]

Eaton Park
Lily pond with The Rotunda in the background
Typepublic
LocationEaton, Norwich, Norfolk, England
Coordinates52.620°N 1.255°E / 52.620; 1.255
Area80 acres
Created1928
Operated byNorwich City Council

History

The park was laid out in 1923 as part of a public works programme instigated by the city council to try and address the post-war crisis of mass-unemployment. It was opened to the public in 1928 by the Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII.[2]

Facilities

Attractions include a boat pond, crazy golf, a children's playground, a skate park, tennis courts, a putting green and bowling facilities. The park is also home to formal rose garden and a lily pond. A bandstand surrounded by four pavilions, known as the Rotunda, lies in the centre of the park. The pavilions house a café, changing rooms, toilets and park running and tennis clubs. The bandstand hosts concerts and other events throughout the summer.[3] Norwich parkrun takes place every Saturday morning, which has had over 400 events with an average of nearly 400 runners per run.[4] It is 80 acres in area.

References

  1. Council, Norwich City. "Eaton Park, NR4 7AU". www.norwich.gov.uk.
  2. Rawcliffe, Carole (1 November 2004). Norwich Since 1550. A&C Black. ISBN 9780826440204 via Google Books.
  3. "What's here". friendsofeatonpark.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  4. "Norwich parkrun - Norwich parkrun". www.parkrun.org.uk.
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