Eaton Park
Eaton Park is a large public park located in Eaton, Norwich, England.[1]
| Eaton Park | |
|---|---|
 Lily pond with The Rotunda in the background | |
| Type | public |
| Location | Eaton, Norwich, Norfolk, England |
| Coordinates | 52.620°N 1.255°E |
| Area | 80 acres |
| Created | 1928 |
| Operated by | Norwich City Council |
It is 80 acres in area.
History
The park was laid out in 1923 as part of a public works programme instigated by the city council to try and address the post-war crisis of mass-unemployment. It was opened to the public in 1928 by the Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII.[2]
Facilities
Attractions include a boat pond, crazy golf, a children's playground, a skate park, tennis courts, a putting green and bowling facilities. The park is also home to a formal rose garden and a lily pond. A bandstand surrounded by four pavilions, known as the Rotunda, lies in the centre of the park. The pavilions house a café, changing rooms, toilets and parkrun and tennis clubs. The bandstand hosts concerts and other events throughout the summer.[3]
Since August 2010, Norwich 5k parkrun has taken place on Saturday morning at 9am, and often on Christmas and New Year's Days, with a record attendance of 1360 on Christmas Day 2019.[4]
Beginning March 2015, a 2k junior parkrun has taken place on Sunday morning at 9am for children aged 4 to 14.[5]
References
- Council, Norwich City. "Eaton Park, NR4 7AU". www.norwich.gov.uk.
- Rawcliffe, Carole (1 November 2004). Norwich Since 1550. A&C Black. ISBN 9780826440204 – via Google Books.
- "What's here". friendsofeatonpark.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- "Norwich parkrun results". www.parkrun.org.uk.
- "Eaton junior parkrun results". www.parkrun.org.uk.