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stated that Blackpool continued to be a town that continued to invest for the future. At the opening of the park in 1926 it was estimated the project had cost £250,000 (equivalent to £18,328,429 in 2023). News of the park opening spread as far as America and it was described as providing "for the recreational needs of the modern generation".
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The park has sixteen entrances including the main entrance which is accessible for vehicles. There are free car parks and on-street parking surrounding the park. Cyclists, pushchairs and disabled visitors have been catered for and all the buildings are accessible via ramps and dropped kerbs. There is
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and is surrounded by housing except on the east side. The original plans specified that there should be no housing on the park side of the road, so all housing is on the opposite side. The park is enclosed by 3 roads; East Park Drive, West Park Drive and North Park Drive with South Park Drive leading
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In the 1960s a private investor opened a miniature building attraction which is set within 1 hectare (2.5 acres) of gardens. There are a range of miniature models ranging from castles to many types of small villages. In 2011, lead was stolen from the roof tiles on the miniature houses and the owners
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The cricket ground was in place before the development of Stanley Park but was remodelled as part of the plans and was previously known as the Whitegate Park The Whitegate park had encompassed a horse racing track, football field and cricket ground but by the early 1920s the Whitegate site no longer
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suffered their first defeat at the ground. The original wooden seating has been replaced by concrete bankings and plastic seats; the changing rooms and the facade of the pavilion has been updated. The facility has seating for 5000 visitors and covers 34,714 square yards. It continues to facilitate
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designed the golf course for the park and he reported that the 21 ha (51 acres) he was originally given to plan was not sufficient for the quality course he would have liked. Therefore, the council purchased a further 20 ha (50 acres) and he was then able to plan the 18 hole course that
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to counteract his superstitions regarding the ribbon colours. The park was named "Stanley Park" after the Earl's family name and he opened the park using a golden key at the main gates. He was then driven to the Italian Gardens to address the crowds and acknowledged the towns motto 'Progress' and
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pitches and two grass pitches at the park. The Blackpool Hockey Club are based at Stanley Park and they have three senior men's teams, three senior women's teams, and one junior boys team. In 2008 the club gained the England Hockey's ClubsFirst accreditation. There is an annual Blackpool Hockey
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Due to large growth of Blackpool's population between 1870 and 1900 the council decided that an outdoor attraction was required, to "appeal to all ages and all classes". It took until the 1920s to begin implementation of the plans. Much of the land was sold to the council, for the purpose of
256:, England. It is the town's primary park and covers an area of approximately 104 hectares (260 acres). The park was designed to include significant sporting provisions, along with formal gardens, a boating lake and woodland area. It was designed and built in the 1920s, under the eye of 334:. A Lancashire businessman reportedly told Mawson that without the Blackpool resort there would be a 'revolution in Lancashire', as it was a popular destination for many industry workers. When the park came to be built in the 1920s, the provision of sporting activities for the 1434:, continued annually and attracted 5,000 entries in 1933 and in 1937 there were 3,500 exhibits with over 10,000 people attending the event. To accommodate the large number of visitors, special trains were put on, to transport people from across northern England including 834:. There are a number of buildings associated with the greens such as the Bowling Club House, Flat Green Bowling Club and Crown Green Booking Office, changing rooms, public toilets and two bowling green shelters. The greens are regularly used by the Blackpool Bowling Club 298:. It is close to the large children's play area, the tennis courts, all-weather pitches, BMX track, skate park and general grassy areas. Within the Stanley Park grounds stands a 5000-seat cricket ground, an 18-hole golf course designed by 290:
style, and include steps down to the boating lake. Surrounding the boating lake is a woodland area, including a protected area for wildlife. On one side of the lake is an amphitheatre surrounding a bandstand, also designed by Mawson.
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Within the park there are four zones which are loosely separated into north and western formal gardens; the eastern area has a lake and woodland area and the south of the park contains children's play areas and sports facilities.
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In 1939, the parks committee allowed annual shows for the Blackpool horse, pony and sheepdog society and the Marton, Blackpool and district agricultural and horticultural society to be held at the park due to their usual venue
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built in the 1960s was upgraded in 1987 to a synthetic track with floodlights. The arena houses an "eight-lane outdoor synthetic track, 60-metre (66 yd) 6 lane indoor synthetic track, full range of field event facilities,
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but due to financial constraints their support was withdrawn in 2009/2010. Soon after, the building was deemed structurally unsafe, in part due to vandalism, and therefore was demolished in 2012 to make way for a car park.
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The park is open every day of the year between dawn and dusk; the public are alerted to exit the park via a horn sound 15 minutes before closing. It is estimated that the park receives over two million visitors a year.
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The play areas within the park have been renovated many times and currently have a £110,000 animal farm themed play area which is suitable for 2-8 year olds. It has a number of attractions including:
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allows plants and animals to transverse between sites. The park has many native and non- native trees including the common oak, ash, willow, sycamore, holly and hawthorn. In 2003, an outbreak of
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and glass structure in the 1970s. The glasshouses grew the plants for Blackpools parks and had three sections (temperate, tropical and potted plants). This was previously run in partnership with
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was opened at Stanley Park. The track is home to a local club: Blackpool BMX club which has members who have won competitions at international level. The club was given funding from funded by
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Festival held on the sports pitches which has been at Stanley Park since it was organised by Warrington banker manager, George Greaves, in 1952. The park has space and facilities to support
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and the deeds are held in trust by the mayor. 1935 saw a ladies pavilion and an extension built to the existing stand in an attempt to encourage more county games to be held at the ground.
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The Italian Garden in the centre of the park has many flower beds and a central fountain made from Italian marble. The fountain and the four surrounding sea horses, were donated by
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attacks on the statues and so an agreement was formed for the lease of the Lions to Stowe House. In return for the loan Stanley Park received exact copies (but with steel
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The Friends of Stanley Park host a variety of events at the park throughout the year including music concerts at the bandstand and vehicle events in the Italian Gardens.
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only one road which has access within the park perimeter (Mawson Drive) which leads to a parking area with easy access to the art deco cafe and visitor centre.
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nesting population. In 1993, there were seven active nests which increased to 43 in 2007. A variety of other birds can be sighted at the park including; the
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During the war, the RAF used the grounds for training though games were still played there. County games continued from 1946 until 1984 in which time
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stone bridges built between 1926 and 1933 The lake is regularly used by fishermen though this has previously caused debate regarding the safety of
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were built in 1935 next to the lake. These consist of a 2-storey structure with two adjacent single storey buildings which contain an ice-cream
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The tennis courts were in use before the official opening of the park, as early as 1924 and were reported to have 24 hard and 16 grass courts.
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exists today. A clubhouse was added in 1935; prior to this the art deco cafe (pavilion building) served as the golf house. It is the home of
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The cafe, "Parks" is licensed to sell alcohol and holds a number of musical events including a regular afternoon tea dance for Blackpool
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in 2008, which it has continued to hold in subsequent years. On 29 November 2017 Stanley Park was announced as the winner of the 2017
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statues which were produced, by Rupert Harris Conservation, using casts from the former sculptures which were returned, on loan, to
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Stanley Park covers 104 ha (260 acres) and is situated 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) north-east of the centre of Blackpool (
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of sound travelling across the lake. The bandstand was also designed by Mawson and was opened on 1 July 1929. It features an
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In 1932, 2000 people battled a thunderstorm to witness the Blackburn's Steelworks Band perform at the bandstand in the park.
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is a chapel within the Stanley Park conservation area and was built in 1955–7. The shrine is situated on Whinney Heys Road,
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In 1927, the lake was covered by 8 cm (3 inches) of ice which the council embraced and lit the area for late night
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donated the ground, valued at £10,000 to the club shortly before it was renamed Stanley Park. The ground is managed by
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Fund and has provided an office for the Friends of Stanley Park who have now taken over the management of the building
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In 1925 a £4,500 brick pavilion was built and coincidentally the wooden one was destroyed by fire in the same year.
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The park's largest gardens feature a fountain built with Italian marble and a number of statues including a pair of
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club, had its home at the athletic grounds on the same site between 1897 and 1899, prior to moving to its current
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At the time of opening in 1926, it was perceived that golf was necessary for any resort which wished to attract
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Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Athletic Club has a club house at the track. They offer training and competitions in
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of a 26-metre (85 ft) tall clock tower. The name was given as dedication to the first mayor of Blackpool,
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were in use before the official opening of the park, as early as 1924 The park hosts six bowling greens: four
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Opening of the New Marine Promenade and Stanley Park Blackpool by the Right Honourable The Earl of Derby
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in 1926. It now has a large number of benches though this was not the case when the park first opened.
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The 0.12 ha (0.30-acre) northern island within the lake has, since 1993, held Lancashire County
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Stanley Park is home to several attractions, including the Miniature Golf course and Model Village.
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Constructed in 1987, and updated in 2008, the all-weather pitches host a number of sports including
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resulted in the removal of elm trees within the park. Stanley Park is home to many mammals such as
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and the other around Stanley Park. The conservation area includes Stanley Park's bordering houses.
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In 2009, Stanley Park hosted Disability Sport Events, Nationwide Junior Athletics Championships.
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and additional areas of land were compulsory purchased and some donated (by mayor of Blackpool,
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Drinnan, Paul (2001). "The Features of Stanley Park: Other Buildings and Feature of Interest".
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which has two circular man-made ponds with fountains. The rose gardens are surrounded by the
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for the park which led to a competition by the Blackpool Corporation offering a prize of 100
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era the building has had multiple uses such as facilitating tennis equipment hire and as a
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It used to be possible for visitors to climb the tower for the view’ until the mid-1970s.
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and has a copper roof. The nearby steps are intended to seat an audience of 2,500 people.
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The plans for Stanley Park were drawn up by landscape architect and town planning company
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Drinnan, Paul (2001). "The Features of Stanley Park: The Shrine of our Lady of Lourdes".
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Drinnan, Paul (2001). "The Features of Stanley Park: The Lake Terrace and Promenade".
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Towards the centre of the park there is a crossroads with a clock tower, dedicated to
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Drinnan, Paul (2001). "The Features of Stanley Park: Stanley Park Cafe and Terrace".
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The park remained the most recent park development in Blackpool until 2006, when
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Drinnan, Paul (2001). "The Features of Stanley Park: The Cocker Clock Tower".
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Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England
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Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England
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At the edge of the lake is a "classic temple" style bandstand, surrounded by
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as well as a 60-metre (66 yd) indoor running track. There is an indoor
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hosted other sports therefore it was decided the site would be dedicated to
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Drinnan, Paul (2001). "The Features of Stanley Park: The Italian Garden".
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but this was replaced by a 38-by-6-metre (125 ft × 20 ft)
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At the steps leading to the cafe from the Italian Gardens, there are two
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statues were bought from a reclamation yard and they represent the four
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Drinnan, Paul (2001). "The Features of Stanley Park: The Golf Course".
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1952 saw the first annual Easter hockey festival held at Stanley Park.
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Drinnan, Paul (2001). "The Features of Stanley Park: The Lake".
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View of the Stanley Park's Italian gardens and art deco cafe
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above an inscription. The inscription on the tower reads:
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to ensure the safety of the lions. There were a number of
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style seating. This was specifically located to use the
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covers around 22 acres and was created using a natural
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It was a result of £100,000 investment from the 729:The Visitors' centre opened in August 2005 by the 1616: 1464:'s National Championships with a prize of £7,000. 1422:In 1928, Blackpool Stanley Park first hosted the 1344: 338:was an important theme for British resort towns. 3975: 3423:"Top cyclists to race around Lancashire's roads" 2213:. World Monuments Fund - Britain. Archived from 1919:. Western Daily Press. 4 October 1926. p. 7 1848:. UK: Manchester University Press. p. 103. 1360: 1341:takes place in the park every Saturday morning. 1325:. There are 4 outdoor all-weather pitches and 6 745:Originally there were 1.2 hectares (3 acres) of 3617:Fylde Memorial Arboretum and Community Woodland 3523: 3495: 3493: 3491: 3489: 3487: 3337:"Blackpool & Fylde: Stanley Park Blackpool" 2760: 2633: 2631: 2629: 2627: 2625: 2496: 2494: 2492: 2426: 2424: 2408: 2406: 2404: 2402: 2400: 2398: 2330: 2328: 2326: 2135: 2133: 2070: 2068: 2066: 2064: 53: 3401:"Blackpool welcomes young Paralympic hopefuls" 2953: 2951: 2610:. Public Monuments & Sculpture Association 2519:. Hartlepool Mail. 20 December 1927. p. 5 1779: 692: 3760: 3576: 3139:"Lead thieves target Blackpool model village" 2558: 2556: 2466: 2464: 2372: 2370: 2368: 2300: 2298: 2177: 2175: 2173: 933:Further information on Athletic Grounds: 929:The Athletics track at Stanley Park Blackpool 341:The park was opened on 2 October 1926 by the 3508: 3484: 3425:. Lancashire Evening Post. 14 September 2009 2887: 2622: 2489: 2421: 2395: 2323: 2130: 2061: 1665: 1663: 3229:. 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Blackpool Civic Trust. p. 12. 1944: 1931: 1834: 1703: 1648:Salisbury Woodland Gardens, Blackpool 1414:Stanley Park hosts a classic car show 854:matches. For hockey, there are three 617: 3989:Golf clubs and courses in Lancashire 3534:. Blackpool Council. pp. 13–14. 3472:. Visit Fylde Coast. 26 January 2013 3470:"Cliff and his Fylde Coast Wildlife" 3398: 3378:"Blackpool Hockey Festival: History" 3128: 3102: 2595: 1873:. Blackpool Civic Trust. p. 7. 1805:. Blackpool Civic Trust. p. 3. 1790:. Blackpool Council. pp. 15–16. 1731: 1688: 1674:. Blackpool Civic Trust. p. 2. 3832: 3161:"Stanley Park - FREE Summer Events" 3076: 2748:. Blackpool Council. 14 August 2014 2200: 2158:. Live Blackpool. 30 September 2012 2042:"Stanley Park, Blackpool (1000952)" 558:. An old Blackpool, oar propelled, 394:. The park is owned and managed by 362:Woodland walks through Stanley park 13: 3117:, Blackpool: Newsquest Media Group 3062:National Heritage List for England 2841:. British Cycling. 27 October 2011 2769: 2047:National Heritage List for England 1430:show. The show, patronised by the 920: 499:which was designed to look like a 437:One of the new Medici lion statues 14: 4005: 3813:Boughton Hall Cricket Club Ground 3542: 3111:"Shrine could be community venue" 2721:. Blackpool Council. 30 June 2014 2696:. Blackpool Council. 1 March 2013 2283:. Blackpool Gazette. 9 March 2014 2261:. Blackpool Council. 11 July 2012 2096:. English Heritage. February 2013 1353:within Blackpool; one around the 984: 724: 719:police community support officers 456:in 2013. The original lions, and 429:Italian gardens and art deco cafe 353: 314:Ironwork over a Stanley Park gate 3642:Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve 3627:Kincraig Lake Ecological Reserve 3519:. Blackpool Council. p. 20. 3515:"Park Facilities and Features". 3504:. Blackpool Council. p. 19. 3362:"Blackpool Garden Party, 1951". 2898:. Blackpool Council. p. 16. 2642:. Blackpool Council. p. 21. 2638:"Park Facilities and Features". 2505:. Blackpool Council. p. 25. 2501:"Park Facilities and Features". 2435:. Blackpool Council. p. 24. 2431:"Park Facilities and Features". 2417:. Blackpool Council. p. 23. 2413:"Park Facilities and Features". 2339:. Blackpool Council. p. 22. 2335:"Park Facilities and Features". 2144:. Blackpool Council. p. 14. 2079:. Blackpool Council. p. 13. 1633:Kincraig Lake Ecological Reserve 1607: 1586:Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve 1482:4th stage of the Tour of Britain 1396: 1155: 1143: 1123: 1111: 1091: 1079: 1059: 1047: 407:UK's Best Park, as voted by YOU! 52: 45: 29: 3462: 3437: 3415: 3392: 3370: 3355: 3329: 3307: 3285: 3263: 3241: 3153: 2998: 2976: 2926: 2865: 2831: 2809: 2786: 2686: 2657:. Blackpool Council. p. 8. 2608:"Dr William Henry Cocker Tower" 2581: 2531: 2509: 2439: 2343: 2273: 2251: 2229: 2148: 2108: 2083: 1989: 1963: 1909: 1887: 1628:George Bancroft Park, Blackpool 1462:British Showjumping Association 1381:, and is under the care of the 740: 507:doors and steel framed windows 3984:Parks and commons in Blackpool 3227:"Railmen as Amateur Gardeners" 2237:"Stanley Park Lions head home" 1617:Other Blackpool natural spaces 1467:In 1951, the park hosted the ' 1388: 1345:Stanley Park conservation area 1271: 815:View across the bowling greens 638:. The winning design was from 626:Approach to Cocker clock tower 70:Blackpool, Lancashire, England 1: 3994:Cricket grounds in Lancashire 3163:. Live Blackpool. 23 May 2014 3085:Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes 3008:. Blackpool Civic Trust. 2013 2920:Cricket Grounds of Lancashire 1653: 1525:and garden birds such as the 1460:In 1950, the park hosted the 1367:Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes 1361:Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes 538:and imported rock to prevent 495:cafe, outlined a four-storey 3399:Marl, Sarah (24 June 2009). 3109:Mayoh, Emma (15 July 2006), 2793:Allen, Simon (16 May 2010). 2539:"Winter Sport at Highfields" 1830:. UK: First Frances Lincoln. 935:Athletic Grounds (Blackpool) 870:In 2011 a national standard 7: 3854:Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 3818:Old Trafford Cricket Ground 3380:. Blackpool Hockey Festival 2774:. Blackpool Hockey Festival 1977:. 4 October 1926. p. 8 1917:"Lord Derby's Superstition" 693:Tearoom and tennis pavilion 550:though is now popular with 423: 141:; 98 years ago 10: 4010: 3652:Salisbury Woodland Gardens 1488: 1332: 958:, the town's professional 932: 673: 577:Crossing the lake are two 368:OS National Grid Reference 305: 131:256 acres / 103.6 hectares 3955: 3926: 3903: 3867: 3846: 3800: 3784: 3721: 3665: 3599: 3403:. Disability Sport Events 2984:"Blackpool Sports Centre" 2839:"New Club: BMX Blackpool" 2589:The Architect, Volume 115 1638:Kingscote Park, Blackpool 1405: 1264:has a group based in the 1260:The competitive hobby of 1221: 1173: 1168: 1136: 1104: 1072: 1040: 1036:International information 1035: 1025: 1015: 1001: 996: 603:Near the lake, there is " 491:Initial designs, for the 271:areas of the town. It is 231: 227: 217: 209: 201: 191: 187: 177: 169: 161: 153: 135: 127: 88: 74: 66: 40: 28: 23: 3141:. BBC News. 12 July 2011 2653:"Management Structure". 2239:. Wave 965. 18 July 2012 1947:Blackpool Then & Now 1895:"Blackpool Developments" 1844:Walton, John K. (2000). 1519:great spotted woodpecker 1503:Biological Heritage Site 1373:. It was designated by 1297:On the site of the park 1287:Blackpool Park Golf Club 867:matches on grass fields 801: 526:View across boating lake 321:Albert Lindsay Parkinson 319:constructing a park, by 3823:Rookwood Cricket Ground 3808:Aigburth Cricket Ground 3549:Friends of Stanley Park 2797:. 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Blackpool BMX Club 2140:"Park Description". 2075:"Park Description". 1945:Burke, John (2013). 1643:Moor Park, Blackpool 1623:Bispham Rock Gardens 1584:, Heron's Reach and 1576:Rose-ringed Parakeet 1547:great crested grebes 1537:, and more recently 1453:) being used by the 1377:as a Grade II* 844:five-a-side football 838:Subsequent additions 796:adventure playground 762:Children's play area 418:George Bancroft Park 388:Grade II* registered 117:53.814678; -3.029211 3366:. 1952. p. 64. 3364:The Stage Year Book 2817:"BMX Club Homepage" 2517:"Winter Sport Boom" 993: 807:Original provisions 464:(probably from the 108: /  3777:North West Thunder 3600:Parks and reserves 1582:Salisbury Woodland 1578: 1505:status due to its 1499: 1426:Northern District 1416: 1351:conservation areas 1209:North West Thunder 1199:Lancashire Thunder 1041:First women's Test 997:Ground information 989: 931: 817: 792:3D spring ride-ons 755:Myerscough College 731:19th Earl of Derby 715:special constables 656:drinking fountains 630:Mawson proposed a 628: 618:Cocker clock tower 528: 439: 398:. 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Stanley Park, Blackpool is located in Blackpool
OS grid
SD 3235
Coordinates
53°48′53″N 3°01′45″W / 53.814678°N 3.029211°W / 53.814678; -3.029211
Official website
Listed Building
1000952
public park
Blackpool
Fylde coast
Lancashire
Thomas Mawson
Great Marton
Layton
Grade II* listed
Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England
Medici Lions
Art Deco
William Cocker
Alister MacKenzie

Albert Lindsay Parkinson
John Bickerstaffe
T.H. Mawson & Sons
middle classes
17th Earl of Derby
half a crown

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