| Gadebridge Park | |
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| Type | Park |
| Location | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England |
| Coordinates | 51°45′43″N0°28′41″W / 51.762°N 0.478°W Coordinates: 51°45′43″N0°28′41″W / 51.762°N 0.478°W |
| Area | 32 hectares |
| Open | All year |
| Website | Official website |
Gadebridge Park is an urban park in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England. [1]
The first reference to a building on the land is in 1289 when there was a house called Burymilne. Before 1539 the land was the home of the Waterhouse family. Richard Combes inherited the land and built another house which remained in place until 1790. [2]
There is a seasonal splash park, two children's play areas, a skate park, cycling and walking paths, and an outdoor gym. [3] The area covered is around 32 hectares. [1] Gadebridge parkrun, a free weekly timed 5k event takes place in the park each Saturday morning at 9am. [4]
The park contains a Roman villa which is a listed ancient monument. [5] There is also a bridge over the River Gade which is Grade II listed with Historic England. [6]
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