Eaton Park
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.
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.
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.
Beginning March 2015, a 2k junior parkrun has taken place on Sunday morning at 9am for children aged 4 to 14.
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.