Doric Park

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Doric Park
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Doric Park
Type Public Park
Location Liverpool, England, UK
Coordinates 53°25′03″N2°54′40″W / 53.417485°N 2.911155°W / 53.417485; -2.911155
Area7.5 acres (30,000 m2)
Created15 February 1930
Operated by Liverpool City Council
StatusOpen

Doric Park is located in Old Swan, Liverpool, England. [1] Doric Park's main entrance is located in Wharncliffe Road. The popular local Green Flag park is tucked away behind rows of terraced houses. It is controlled by Liverpool City Council, and has 2.6 hectares of open space. [2]

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Doric is one of many parks in Liverpool, that has been awarded with the 2010 Green Flag Award. [3] Stanley and Calderstones Park have also been awarded with the 2010 Green Flag Award. [3]

History and development

At one point the park suffered from vandalism, antisocial behaviour and fly tipping . [4] Many visitors felt that the lack of lighting gave a feeling of unease and consequently the site was underused. Members of the community raised their concerns about the park, which eventually led to the 'Reclaiming Doric Park’ project. [4] Public Services from the area set up the Old Swan Foundation and in 2002 Doric Park received a grant from the Countryside Agency Doorstep Green Programme. [4]

From the grant improvements such as the following have been made;

Doric Park Playarea Doric Park Playarea.jpg
Doric Park Playarea

The total cost of the project amounted over £200,000 [4]

Facilities

Doric Park has the following facilities:

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