Oaklands Park is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England.
| 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 |
| Area | c.10 acres |
| Created | 1939 |
| Owned by | Chichester District Council |
History
editIn 1939, Chichester City Council purchased the c.10 acres of land for the park for the sum of £11,000.[1]
In 2006, a clubhouse for the Chichester Rifle and Pistol Club was constructed in the park.[1]
In November 2011, a community orchard was planted.[1]
In March 2021, a vigil was held in the park for Sarah Everard.[2]
Leisure
editSports
editThe park contains 4 rugby pitches, a football pitch, a softball pitch, a pavilion, and a cricket pitch.[3]
Chichester City F.C. are based at the park.[3]
Culture
editChichester Festival Theatre is located in south end of the park
Gallery
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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
edit- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b "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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