Oaklands Park, Chichester

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Oaklands Park
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Oaklands Park in June 2010
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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 / 50.843500; -0.776278
Areac.10 acres
Created1939;84 years ago (1939)
Owned by Chichester District Council

Oaklands Park is a public park in Chichester, West Sussex, England.

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History

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]

Leisure

Sports

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]

Culture

Chichester Festival Theatre is located in south end of the park

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Saunders, Pat. "Oaklands Park". The Novium Museum . Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  2. 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.
  3. 1 2 "Parks and gardens – Chichester District Council". Chichester District Council . Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.