Penny Pie Park
Originally used as landfill site for domestic waste, the land that is now known as Penny Pie Park is a large recreational playing field, open to the public. It is located in Pogmoor, Barnsley and is owned by the local council.
| Penny Pie Park | |
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 Penny Pie Park in Pogmoor, Barnsley | |
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| Type | Municipal |
| Location | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Coordinates | 53.552398°N 1.509128°W |
| Open | All year |
The park is approximately 350 metres by 250 metres in size and is bordered by various vegetation,[1] including sycamore, willow and horsechestnut trees. A railway separates its northern edge from another council field which is situated opposite.
It contains multipurpose sports facilities and personal training fitness stations, as well as a vast area of green space, popular with runners and dog walkers. It is often used as a site for pigeon fanciers to race pigeons, and as a landing site for hot air balloons and air ambulances.
The field also hosts the annual Barnsley Mini Olympics, where locals compete in Olympic style events during the summer.
References
- "Penny Pie Park Orchard blooms!". Berneslai Homes. UK. Archived from the original on 26 May 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- "Penny Pie Park Mini Olympics". We Are Barnsley. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
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