| 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″N0°46′34.6″W / 50.843500°N 0.776278°W |
| Area | c.10 acres |
| Created | 1939 |
| Owned by | Chichester District Council |
Oaklands Park is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England.
In 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]
The 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]
Chichester Festival Theatre is located in south end of the park
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