Mooragh Park - Ramsey, Isle of Man
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Mike_bjm
N 54° 19.571 W 004° 23.015
30U E 410020 N 6020696
Mooragh Park is a public park owned and managed by Ramsey Town Commissioners.
Waymark Code: WMTZJ4
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 01/28/2017
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The Mooragh Park situated on the Mooragh Promenade is the Islands primary public recreation area.
Within the park visitors and residents can enjoy a variety of activities including crown green bowling, tennis, putting, boating, crazy golf, skate boarding on the Island first and only purpose built facility, BMX riding, children's play areas, and the Island's only children's water play facility.
The park also has two Cafe's, the Boat House Cafe and the Lakeside Centre the latter of which operates all year round.
The Mooragh Park features as its centre piece a magnificent 12 acre lake used for boating and by the local Venture Training Centre. The lakes perimeter path also provides the venue for regular Walk and Talk sessions run by Manx Sports and Recreation, and hosts a variety of outdoor exercise equipment ideal for keeping fit in a beautiful environment.
The park and its gardens are a popular attraction especially during the summer months during which there are often band concerts or other local events.
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History
In 1881, the Ramsey Town Commissioners bought a 200 acre tidal swamp. The land was purchased for £1,200 with the intent to build the site into a pleasure park. Six years later the site was opened to the public and included many of the sites it does today. The park and lake proved to be a great success for Ramsey, bringing visitors and tourist alike. Events were held there as they are now and Mooragh Park remains a popular gathering place for the Island.
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