Barrow Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barrow Park |
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Parkside, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England |
| Area | 45 acres (0.18 km2) |
| Created | 1908 |
| Operated by | Barrow Borough Council |
| Status | Open all year round |
Barrow Park is a large public park in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. It covers about 45 acres, which is like 34 football fields! The park is in the Parkside area. It is surrounded by streets such as Abbey Road and Park Drive.
A famous designer named Thomas Mawson created the park's plans in 1908. It took many years to build. Barrow Park used to be on the edge of town. But as Barrow grew, the park became more central. It is now a special place, recognized for its history and design.
Barrow Park has lots of fun things to do. You can find a big boating lake and a mini railway. There's also a skate park and several playgrounds. The Park Leisure Centre is right here too. Every Saturday, a running event called the Barrow Parkrun takes place in the park. In 2005, many parts of the park were updated. New additions included a pavilion, a cafe, and a bandstand. The park has even won a special award called the Green Flag status. This means it's a really well-managed green space.
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What can you do at Barrow Park?
Barrow Park offers many activities for everyone. It's a great place to spend time outdoors.
The Park Leisure Centre
The Park Leisure Centre is a big building on the east side of Barrow Park. It has two large swimming pools. There's also a gym and rooms for exercise classes. You can play sports in its big sports hall. The Barrow Borough Council runs the leisure centre. It offers many classes and is open to the public. Outside, there are artificial pitches for different sports.
The Cenotaph
One of the most important parts of Barrow Park is the town's main cenotaph. A cenotaph is a monument that honors people who died in wars. This one remembers almost 900 people from Barrow. They lost their lives in various conflicts. The memorial is at the highest point in the park. From here, you can see all around Barrow. This spot was once a very old fort from the Bronze Age.
Park map
Want to find your way around Barrow Park? This map shows where everything is!
pitches
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Gardens
railway
Images for kids
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Bandstand and Pavilion
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Main entrance gateway from Abbey Road
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Signage at the Park
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Steps leading to the Cenotaph
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Shelter and Boating Lake
