Phoenix Park, Runcorn

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Phoenix Park
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Type Urban park
Location Runcorn, Cheshire, England
Coordinates 53°20′08″N2°40′58″W / 53.3356°N 2.6828°W / 53.3356; -2.6828 Coordinates: 53°20′08″N2°40′58″W / 53.3356°N 2.6828°W / 53.3356; -2.6828
Operated by Halton Borough Council
OpenAll year
Awards Green Flag Award
Website visit.halton.me/project/phoenix-park/

Phoenix Park is a park in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. [1]

Park area of open space used for recreation or conservation

A park is an area of natural, semi-natural or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. Urban parks are green spaces set aside for recreation inside towns and cities. National parks and country parks are green spaces used for recreation in the countryside. State parks and provincial parks are administered by sub-national government states and agencies. Parks may consist of grassy areas, rocks, soil and trees, but may also contain buildings and other artifacts such as monuments, fountains or playground structures. Many parks have fields for playing sports such as soccer, baseball and football, and paved areas for games such as basketball. Many parks have trails for walking, biking and other activities. Some parks are built adjacent to bodies of water or watercourses and may comprise a beach or boat dock area. Urban parks often have benches for sitting and may contain picnic tables and barbecue grills.

Runcorn town in Cheshire, United Kingdom

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History

Phoenix Park is part of the Mersey Forest, with a range of wildlife. The park is adjacent to Norton Priory which formerly had a separate space called the Norton Priory Recreation Centre which was incorporated into the park circa 2004. [2] In 2018 the children's play area was redeveloped. [3]

Mersey Forest

The Mersey Forest is a network of woodlands and green spaces being created across Merseyside and North Cheshire by a wide-ranging partnership of different organisations including local authorities, community groups and businesses. The Mersey Forest is the biggest of twelve community forests covering 420 square miles (1,100 km2) and accessible to a local population of 1.6 million people. It stretches from Sefton to the north of Liverpool and south to Northwich in Cheshire. Delamere Forest in the south of the area being the largest area of established woodland. The forest is seen as having a major role in attracting new business and tourism to the area.

Norton Priory A historic site in Norton, Runcorn, Cheshire, England

Norton Priory is a historic site in Norton, Runcorn, Cheshire, England, comprising the remains of an abbey complex dating from the 12th to 16th centuries, and an 18th-century country house; it is now a museum. The remains are a scheduled ancient monument and are recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. They are considered to be the most important monastic remains in Cheshire.

Facilities

There is a pavilion, walking routes along the Bridgewater Canal, woodland walks, a lake, picnic benches, a children's playground with slides, climbing frames, seesaws and swings. There is a climbing boulder, skatepark, a multi-use sports area, football and basketball. [4] Footpaths lead to Norton Priory a 12th Century Abbey and garden that is Grade I listed with Historic England. Runcorn Parkrun takes place in the park every Saturday morning, the course loops the park before heading along the canal and lake. [5] Fishing is allowed on the lake for members of a club. [6] The park holds a Green Flag Award. [7]

Bridgewater Canal canal

The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester. It was opened in 1761 from Worsley to Manchester, and later extended from Manchester to Runcorn, and then from Worsley to Leigh.

Historic England Executive non-departmental public body of the British Government, tasked with protecting the historical environment of England

Historic England is an executive non-departmental public body of the British Government sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It is tasked with protecting the historical environment of England by preserving and listing historic buildings and ancient monuments and by advising central and local government.

Parkrun 5K runs managed by Parkrun

Parkrun is a collection of 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) running events that take place every Saturday morning at over 1,400 locations in twenty-two countries across five continents. Junior Parkrun is a spin-off event that provides a 2 kilometres run for children aged 4–14 weekly on a Sunday morning. Parkrun events are free to enter and are run by volunteers, supported by a small group of staff at its headquarters.

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References

  1. ↑ "Parks & Allotments". www3.halton.gov.uk.
  2. ↑ http://localtrust.org.uk/assets/downloads/profiles/14-03-24%20DKE_Windmill%20Hill%20Profile%20Description%20Xmas%20leaflet.pdf p.11
  3. ↑ "Runcorn's Phoenix Park To Get £111k Facelift".
  4. ↑ "PHOENIX PARK - Windmill Hill Online".
  5. ↑ "course - Phoenix parkrun". www.parkrun.org.uk.
  6. ↑ Association, Warrington Anglers. "Fishing at Phoenix Park". www.warrington-anglers.org.uk.
  7. ↑ "Phoenix Park - Visit Halton". visit.halton.me.
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