Introduction
The site was hired from War Department in 1871 for public use, and then purchased by the City in 1914. The park includes the remains of Napoleonic defences, formal flower beds, tennis courts and playgrounds.
The remains of old Napoleonic defences appear as grassy embankments on this high ground overlooking the city, with a panoramic view of the Medway river. Formal flower beds along the southern boundary present a variety of designs in carpet bedding. The tennis courts, the bowling green and the children's playground are in constant use.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use.
Owners
Medway Council
Gun Wharf Dock Road Chatham Kent, ME4 4TR
- Features & Designations
Features
- Flower Bed
- Description: Formal flower beds along the southern boundary present a variety of designs in carpet bedding.
- Bowling Green
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
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) 20 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent
Contributors
Kent Gardens Trust