Parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rowntree Park
Rowntree Park — Public open space in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- York · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rowntree Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8 km². Heritage designation: Grade II listed park and garden. Wikidata describes it as: "Public open space in York, North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.9472°, -1.0825°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rowntree Park is a 20-acre (8.1 ha) park in York, England, open to the public, opened on 16 July 1921.
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Background
History
It was created in memory of employees of Rowntree's who died in the First World War, and was opened on 16 July 1921 by local entrepreneur and philanthropist Joseph Rowntree. Upon their purchase in 1919, the 17 acre of land cost £1,500. The park now covers an area of 10 ha, with it being extended in 1926/7 with the purchase of Clementhorpe allotments, and further in 2000 with the purchase of Butcher Terrace football fields. Rowntree Park celebrated its centenary in July 2021 with an open day and a number of activities in the park. Each year since 2004 the park has won a Green Flag Award. This is awarded for reaching the English and Welsh national standard for parks and green spaces.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9472, -1.0825
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO23 1LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Nearest railway station
- York — 1.4 km
- Official site
- ailsamagnus.blogspot.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7372266 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rowntree Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rowntree Park York.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowntree Park?
- Rowntree Park is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO23 1LB), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- Is Rowntree Park a listed building?
- Rowntree Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
- Is Rowntree Park free to visit?
- Yes, Rowntree Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rowntree Park?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO23 1LB.