Introduction
This is a municipal park which was laid out between 1884 and 1890. It is designed in a typical late-19th century style, with shrubberies, flower beds and a central grassed area.
Mina Road Park is laid out in a typical late-19th century style. There are shrubberies and flower beds surrounding a central grassed area. There are many mature trees in the park. A curious feature is the exotic cast-iron urinal in the south-east corner of the park.
The park is maintained by the Parks Department of Bristol City Council. The grass is cut regularly and the park is kept clean and tidy.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal park open 24 hours a day for public use.
Owners
Bristol City Council
The Council House, College Green, BS1 5TR
- History
The site at Mina Road Park was given to the City of Bristol Corporation in 1884. Additional ground was purchased in 1890. The site was laid out as a public park at a cost of £1,480.
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Decorative urinal
- Grade: II
Features
- Ironwork
- Description: This feature is a late-19th century urinal. It is an elaborate cast-iron structure with a filigree dome.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Stream
- Ornamental Bridge
- Parkland
- Shrubbery
- Flower Bed
- Grassland
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
2
Open to the public
Yes
- References