Poole Park - Poole, Dorset, UK - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

Maintained by Poole Borough Council Poole Park is an attractive area to explore with some good facilities and attractions. Parking is available inside the park but not between 6.00 am - 10.00 am on Monday - Saturday as there is no vehicular access during this time. Pedestrian access is unrestricted.

Poole Park supports a range of aquatic life being close to the harbour. Many birds can be seen on the lakes and ponds. There are various gardens, including a rose garden, memorial areas and wooded places.

The co-ordinates are taken from the main, West Gate Lodge entrance where the opening plaque can be viewed. This details the opening date of 1890 when Edward Prince of Wales formally opened the park to the public.

Poole Park is more than 100 acres with 60 acres of water comprising freshwater and brackish lakes. It was designated a Conservation Area in 1995 and strives to maintain its unique habitats.

Inside the park there is a central complex with a cafe, ice rink, play area and toilets. Around the park there is a modern restaurant, cricket pitches, crazy golf, putting green, tennis courts, exercise equipment on two fitness trails and three orienteering courses. There is also an area where pedal boats can be hired to use on the water.

Name: Poole Park Street Location: Whitecliff Road Local Municipality: Poole Borough Council State/Province, etc.: Dorset Country: United Kingdom Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: The two World Wars and Earl Mountbatten Date Established: 1890 Picnic Facilities: Many benches, tables and grass Recreational Facilities: Play areas (inside the Central Cafe - Gus Gorillias Jungle Play Area) and others around the park, ice skating, tennis courts, cricket pitches, crazy golf, putting green, orienteering, fitness trail with exercise equipment, pedal boats, bowls, land train railway, model yachts, model boats, cafe and restaurant, birdwatching. Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Mosaic on the Pumping Station in the north-east corner Fountains: By the bowling green Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Many lakes, reed bed and smaller ponds Special Events: Sponsored Walks, Charity Events, Remembrance Services, Marathons Traditional Geocaches: GC28AR0 - Local residents will drive you quackers GC28ARB - Breaking Point GC28ARK - Ivy Crowded Monuments/Statues: Not listed

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