Oaklands Park | |
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Oaklands Park in June 2010 | |
Oaklands Park within the Chichester District of West Sussex | |
Type | Public park |
Location | Chichester, West Sussex, England |
Coordinates | 50°50′36.6″N 0°46′34.6″W / 50.843500°N 0.776278°W / 50.843500; -0.776278 |
Area | c.10 acres |
Created | 1939; 85 years ago (1939) |
Owned by | Chichester District Council |
Oaklands Park is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England.
History
In 1939, Chichester City Council purchased the c.10 acres of land for the park for the sum of £11,000.
In 2006, a clubhouse for the Chichester Rifle and Pistol Club was constructed in the park.
In November 2011, a community orchard was planted.
In March 2021, a vigil was held in the park for Sarah Everard.
Leisure
Sports
The park contains 4 rugby pitches, a football pitch, a softball pitch, a pavilion, and a cricket pitch.
Chichester City F.C. are based at the park.
Culture
Chichester Festival Theatre is located in south end of the park
Gallery
- Chichester Festival Theatre, located in the park
- Playing field in the park
- Play area at the North end of the park
- Chichester Rugby Football Club clubhouse, located in the park
References
- ^ Saunders, Pat. "Oaklands Park". The Novium Museum. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- Stack, Joe (16 March 2021). "Sarah Everard: Vigil of solidarity to go ahead in Chichester today". Chichester Observer. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Parks and gardens – Chichester District Council". Chichester District Council. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
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