Parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rowntree Park
In or near York.
Rowntree Park — Public open space in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- York · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rowntree Park in York, you can take a train to York station, which is 1.4 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Rowntree Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8 km². Heritage designation: Grade II listed park and garden. Wikidata describes it as: "Public open space in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.9472°, -1.0825°.
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Summary from the official site
Rowntree Park is a public park located in York, offering a variety of green spaces, gardens, and recreational facilities. Visitors can enjoy walking paths, a children's play area, and picturesque views along the River Ouse.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Rowntree Park is a 20-acre (8.1 ha) park in York, England, open to the public, opened on 16 July 1921.
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Background
History
It was created in memory of employees of Rowntree's who died in the First World War, and was opened on 16 July 1921 by local entrepreneur and philanthropist Joseph Rowntree. Upon their purchase in 1919, the 17 acre of land cost £1,500. The park was originally laid out by Fred Rowntree and W.J. Swain between 1919 and 1921. The park now covers an area of 10 ha, with it being extended in 1926/7 with the purchase of Clementhorpe allotments, and further in 2000 with the purchase of Butcher Terrace football fields. while an aviary opened at the Richardson Street entrance in 1929, but was removed during the 1950s. The park celebrated its centenary in July 2021 with an open day and a number of…
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- Coordinates
- 53.9472, -1.0825
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO23 1LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Nearest railway station
- York — 1.4 km
- Official site
- ailsamagnus.blogspot.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7372266 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rowntree Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rowntree Park York.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowntree Park?
- Rowntree Park is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO23 1LB), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is Rowntree Park?
- Rowntree Park — Public open space in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Rowntree Park?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO23 1LB.
- Is Rowntree Park a listed building?
- Rowntree Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
- Is Rowntree Park free to visit?
- Yes, Rowntree Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rowntree Park?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO23 1LB.