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
Typepublic
LocationEaton, Norwich, Norfolk, England
Coordinates52.620°N 1.255°E / 52.620; 1.255
Area80 acres
Created1928
Operated byNorwich City Council

History

The park was laid out in 1923 and 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 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 park running and tennis clubs. The bandstand hosts concerts and other events throughout the summer.[3] Norwich parkrun takes place every Saturday morning, which has had over 400 events with an average of nearly 400 runners per run.[4] It is 80 acres in area.

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References
  1. Council, Norwich City. "Eaton Park, NR4 7AU". www.norwich.gov.uk.
  2. Rawcliffe, Carole (1 November 2004). "Norwich Since 1550". A&C Black – via Google Books.
  3. "What's here". friendsofeatonpark.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  4. "Norwich parkrun - Norwich parkrun". www.parkrun.org.uk.
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