Gosforth Central Park

HER Number:
9962

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Gosforth Central Park

Place:
Gosforth

Map Sheet:
NZ26NW

Class:
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad:
Park

Site Type: Specific:
Public Park

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Gosforth Central Park was created in 1932 at a cost of £10,000 and still retains much of its original design. The three hectare site is well used and well loved by local residents and workers and acts as comfortable green space in the area. Local people are involved in managing the park, and also help to organise the park’s annual youth music festival. The park has brick gateposts at its main entrances and a central war memorial, which used to be in the grounds of Gosforth Memorial Clinic. In addition the park contains basketball courts, bowling greens, and a children’s playground. LOCAL LIST

Easting:
2453

Northing:
6798

Grid Reference:
NZ24536798

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Newcastle City Council, 2006, Local List of Buildings, Structures, Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces of Special Local Architectural or Historic Interest Supplementary Planning Document; Newcastle City Council, 2002, Gosforth Conservation Area Character Statement, p 39