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West Bank Park

Introduction

West Bank Park is a public park which occupies the former site of the Backhouse nurseries. Features include woodland and tree belts. There is also open grassed lawns but little of the Backhouse nursery survives.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Website

https://westbankpark.org

Access contact details

www.york.gov.uk/environment/Parks_and_open_spaces/Parks_and_open_spaces_general/formal/West_Bank_Park/

Owners

York City Council

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Features

  • Bowling Green
  • Bowling Green
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Period

20th Century (1901 to 1932)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

8

Open to the public

Yes