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Central Park, Dartford

Introduction

Dartford Park is an early-20th-century park featuring geometric beds, a rose garden and a scented garden.

The long-standing reputation of Dartford parks for horticultural excellence is maintained despite cutbacks. There is seasonal bedding in the geometric beds by the entrance gates, alongside the old canal path and in the memorial garden. The rose garden, island beds of herbaceous perennials, a winter shrub border and the scented garden, all combine to make this a town park for the garden-minded.

A new adventure playground is installed between the garden and the Darent River which flows alongside the park. Further afield are extensive sports grounds.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

01322 343434

Website

https://www.dartford.gov.uk/by-category/leisure-and-culture2/parks-and-open-spaces/parks-and-car-parks-opening-times

Access contact details

This is a municipal space for general public use.

Owners

Kent County Council

County Hall Maidstone Kent, ME14 1XQ
History

The original gift of 5 acres of land in 1904 was augmented by purchases by the Local Council. The War Memorial Garden was funded by public subscription and the Garden for the Blind by Dartford Round Tablers.

Period

Early 20th Century (1901-1932)

Features & Designations

Features

  • Rose Garden
  • Flower Bed
  • Description: Geometric beds.
  • Planting
  • Description: Memorial garden.
  • Planting
  • Description: Garden for the Blind.
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

Early 20th Century (1901-1932)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

2

Open to the public

Yes

References

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