Parks · South West England
Central Park, Plymouth
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Central Park, Plymouth — park in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Central Park, Plymouth is a public park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.3858°, -4.1514°.
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Official information
Central Park in Plymouth is an urban park that provides a space for relaxation, socializing, and various recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy sports facilities, walking paths, and children's play areas, making it suitable for all ages.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Plymouth's Central Park is situated to the north-east of Plymouth city centre in south-west Devon, England. Covering 68 hectares, Central Park is the largest park in Plymouth. It was created in 1928 with the aim to improve the health of the city's residents. The park is trust land; developments on the land must be for the purpose of leisure activities.
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Background
History
In 1923, the land for the park, previously used for agriculture, was sold cheaply to the City Council on the condition that it was to remain a public open space. In the mid-1990s, Plymouth Argyle had plans to build a completely new 25,000-seat stadium in the area. These were cancelled in favour of redeveloping Home Park. The playground area, themed on continents of the world, was demolished and rebuilt out of wood in 2018 as part of a £9 million redevelopment project for the park. In 2007 the council opted to demolish the ageing Leisure Pools and Mayflower Leisure Centre rather than refurbish them and replace them with a new larger combined indoor sports complex (Plymouth Life Centre) with…
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- Coordinates
- 50.3858, -4.1514
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL2 3DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 1 km
- Opening
- Open 24 hours; free to use.
- Official site
- www.plymouth.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5061590 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Central Park, Plymouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beacon Down Bowling Club in Central Park, Plymouth.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Central Park, Plymouth?
- Central Park, Plymouth is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL2 3DG), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Central Park, Plymouth?
- Central Park, Plymouth — park in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Central Park, Plymouth?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL2 3DG.
- Is Central Park, Plymouth a protected site?
- Yes — Central Park, Plymouth is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Central Park, Plymouth free to visit?
- Yes, Central Park, Plymouth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Central Park, Plymouth?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL2 3DG.