Introduction
Woodlands Park is a 6 hectare (15 acre) recreation ground opened in 1937 on land purchased by the corporation in 1930. The site features a bowling green, tennis courts, crazy golf course, and children's play areas.
Facilities include amenity grassland, a bowling green, tennis courts, crazy golf and children's playground, all individually enclosed. A rustic cafe opens during the summer. Several fine Prunus subhirtella autumnalis grace the George V memorial gates. Tree planting of less usual deciduous hardwoods around the perimeter includes Fraxinus excelsior jaspidea, the golden ash.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use. PLease see: http://www.gravesham.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=253
Owners
Gravesham Borogh Council
Civic Centre, Windmill Street Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AUOther Websites
- History
Woodlands Park, Wrotham Road, Gravesend, was a public recreation meadow at one time. It was purchased by the Corporation in the mid-1930s and opened with due ceremony for the coronation of George VI in 1937.
- Features & Designations
Features
- Bowling Green
- Gate
- Description: George V memorial gates
- Specimen Tree
- Description: Several fine Prunus subhirtella autumnalis grace the George V memorial gates.
- Specimen Tree
- Description: Tree planting of less usual deciduous hardwoods around the perimeter includes Fraxinus excelsior jaspidea, the golden ash.
- Key Information
Type
Public Park
Purpose
Urban Park
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
6
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) 16
Contributors
Kent Gardens Trust