People’s Park | Grimsby | Angleterre | Royaume Uni

People’s Park

Attraction | Grimsby | Angleterre | Royaume Uni

Le People's Park à Grimsby, en Angleterre, est un parc public historique du XIXe siècle. Il a été ouvert en 1883 et se distingue par son design original presque inchangé, ce qui lui a valu le statut de parc classé.

Histoire

En 1881, Edward Heneage a mis à disposition un terrain entre Welholme Road et Weelsby Road pour la création d'un parc public. Un an plus tard, un concours a été lancé pour la conception du parc, remporté par le paysagiste William Barron avec son projet "Semper Paratus".

Design et caractéristiques

Le parc s'étend sur environ 9,3 hectares et est disposé en forme de "huit". La partie nord abrite un lac entouré de collines et de groupes d'arbres, tandis que la partie sud est plus plate et offre de l'espace pour des activités sportives et de loisirs. Au fil des ans, différentes installations ont été ajoutées, dont une serre.

Flore et faune

Le lac du parc est le refuge de divers oiseaux aquatiques tels que des canards colverts, des foulques et des gallinules. Les vastes pelouses et allées d'arbres offrent un habitat à de nombreuses espèces d'oiseaux et d'autres animaux.

Activités et installations

Le People's Park offre une variété d'activités de loisirs. Les vastes espaces verts sont propices au sport, aux pique-niques et aux promenades. Un café invite à la détente, et il y a des aires de jeux pour les enfants ainsi qu'un pavillon pour des événements.

Importance

En tant que parc classé avec une histoire de plus d'un siècle, le People's Park est un exemple significatif de l'architecture paysagère victorienne et un espace de loisirs important pour la communauté de Grimsby.
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Jamie Phillips
31.12.2024

Love walking or running around here, great park and so close to home
edward rodan
27.03.2024

Excellent refurb obstacles for the kids
Zack Eckley
22.12.2024

People's Park is a sprawling oasis of green in the heart of Grimsby. With its massive pond (home to more ducks than you can shake a stick at), winding paths, and ample space for activities, it's the perfect place to escape the urban hustle and bustle. You can practically hear the soothing sounds of nature... occasionally punctuated by the roar of a modified Corsa. That's right, folks. While People's Park boasts idyllic scenery and Victorian charm, it also seems to be the chosen hangout spot for Grimsby's finest collection of "roadmen" and "chavettes." During the day, it's mostly harmless – the odd bit of posturing, some questionable fashion choices (tracksuits in summer? Bold move), and maybe a heated debate about the merits of various energy drinks. But as dusk descends, the park takes on a different vibe. The air becomes thick with the scent of cheap cologne and vape smoke, and the gentle quacking of ducks is replaced by the thumping bass of someone's portable speaker. It's like a nature documentary narrated by Ali G. Now, I'm not saying you'll get mugged for your sausage roll. But if you're looking for a peaceful evening stroll under the stars, this might not be your ideal location. Top Tips for Navigating People's Park: * Daytime is your friend: Enjoy the park's beauty while the sun is shining and the local youth are still recovering from their late-night "cruises." * Embrace the fashion show: Where else can you witness such a diverse range of tracksuits, trainers, and eyebrow piercings? * Brush up on your local slang: Knowing the difference between "safe" and "bait" could come in handy. * Avoid eye contact: Unless you're prepared for a staring contest you probably won't win. * Carry a decoy phone: If things get hairy, just toss your old Nokia in the opposite direction and make a run for it. Despite its "unique" social scene, People's Park is still a worthwhile visit. Just remember to bring your sense of humour, a good pair of headphones, and maybe a can of energy drink (for blending in, of course).
Charlotte Parker
18.12.2024

It was amazing my children loved it they had so much fun
Kieran Stroud
18.12.2024

Great Park! Good for dog walkers! Good field!
Jane Bottazzi
22.11.2024

A happy, and peaceful place. Woodland, lake and open ground areas ideal for dog walking with decent footpaths. Cafe very friendly. Lovely coffee and even do doggie sausages for £1.
Bethany Martin
04.11.2024

Super cute, quite and the cafe is really nice place to watch the world go by
Robby Whitlock
27.10.2024

Peaceful place to amble around or just sit and reflect. Plenty of space for a family outing. A nice cafe with freshly made food, great for meeting up with friends and not expensive.
Jonathan Scott
18.10.2024

Great place for a walk or the park eith the kids
Rebecca Riley
18.07.2023

love peoples park, it's clean beautiful and lovely to walk round
john bullivent
09.10.2022

Cafe is back open and swans. Great stuff.
Julie Beales
07.10.2024

Lovely local park,lovely kept and a lovely ,friendly place to walk your dogs or go for a cuppa at the cafe.
Oltean Mirel
27.06.2022

Un spațiu generos cu verdeață și luciu de apă , ce oferă posibilitatea unei promenade drăguțe și reconfortante.
julie Wild
26.09.2024

Lovely place to take u dog for a walk, very peaceful.
John Powell
30.10.2019

Great place to get a good cup of coffee.
Kieran Matthews
11.09.2024

Grew up and lived around the area in my early years a nice walk around especially in summery weather, a decent part for young ones 3-4+ they hold events on the band stand at certain times of year and plenty of ducks and fish to look at and a nice cafe with wc facilities in the middle kids loved exploring around it.
J C
28.08.2022

Great live music Sundays throughout August. Would like to see this more often
V4N_MYST3R
24.08.2020

Still a good park for the kids we need more new events at the old band stand
Hannah
29.08.2024

Nice park, nice walk around, was lovely to see the swans and wildlife.
Anna A
26.08.2024

Nice little park

 

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