Merrion Street Gardens

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Merion Street Gardens
Merrion Street Gardens, Leeds (geograph 4725921).jpg
Merrion Street Gardens and St John's church
Location Leeds, West Yorkshire
OS grid SE 30213 33897
Coordinates 53°48′02″N1°32′34″W / 53.8005°N 1.5428°W / 53.8005; -1.5428
Area0.75 acres (3,000 m2) [1]
Operated by Leeds City Council
Open1932
AwardsLandscape Award, 2006 [2]

Merrion Street Gardens, also known as Merrion Gardens of Rest is a city square and gardens in central Leeds, United Kingdom. It is adjacent to St John's Church, the oldest surviving church in the city. [3]

The square is owned by Wade's Charity and was opened to the public in 1932. [2] It is leased to and maintained by Leeds City Council. [4]

Merrion Street Gardens was renovated in 2006, due to vandalism making the park unsuitable for visitors, at a cost of £450,000. [1] [2]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "Hidden Nature, Hidden History: Merion Gardens of Rest". The Secret Library - Leeds Libraries Heritage Blog. Leeds Libraries.
  3. "Merrion Gardens". Discover Leeds.
  4. "City Centre Open Spaces". Wade's Charity.