Country parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
West Park
In or near Laxton.
West Park — park in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Goole · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1923. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.7108°, -0.8939°.
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Official information
West Park is a large public park in Goole, spanning over 32 acres and offering a variety of facilities for visitors of all ages. It features sports equipment, play areas, and hosts events throughout the year, including a popular weekly Parkrun.
From the Wikipedia article
West Park is an urban park in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was opened in 1923 and is the largest park in the town.
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Background
History
The park opened on 13 September 1923 with funds given by the "Unemployed Grants Committee", with most of the work being completed by unemployed men of the town many of which had been laid off when the Goole Steam Shipping Company reduced its fleet from 25 to 14. The park had a range of buildings including a bandstand, shelters, a tearoom, toilets, crown green bowling, grass and hard court tennis, football, hockey, a paddling pool, a model yachting pool, and a children's play area. In 1926 Goole had its centenary and the celebrations were centred on the park, they included a week of events, processions and a pageant. In 1933 HRH Prince George visited the park and planted an Oak tree to…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7108, -0.8939
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Goole
- Postcode
- DN14 6UU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Phone
- 01405 800817
- Established
- 1923
- Nearest railway station
- Goole — 1.4 km
- Opening
- All year
- Official site
- goole-tc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q60744965 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Park, Goole (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The park on Airmyn Road, Goole (geograph 2017367).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Park?
- West Park is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN14 6UU), in the parish of Goole.
- What is West Park?
- West Park — park in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to West Park?
- The nearest railway station is Goole, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN14 6UU.
- When was West Park built?
- Built or established in 1923.
- Who owns West Park?
- West Park is owned by Goole Town Council.
- Is West Park free to visit?
- Yes, West Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Park?
- The nearest railway station is Goole, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN14 6UU.