Introduction
Dartford Park is an early-20th-century park featuring geometric beds, a rose garden and a scented garden.
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 343434Access 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
- 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 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
20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
2
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 11 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent