This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources. Find sources: "Crow Nest Park" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (September 2018) |
Crow Nest Park | |
---|---|
Lake at Crow Nest Park | |
Location | Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire |
Nearest city | Wakefield |
Coordinates | 53°41′21″N 1°38′53″W / 53.68917°N 1.64806°W / 53.68917; -1.64806 |
Operated by | Kirklees Metropolitan Council |
Open | 1893 |
Awards | Green Flag |
Crow Nest Park is a Green Flag awarded public park located in the Dewsbury Moor area of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England.
Opened to the public in 1893, the park originated on the grounds on a country house estate dating from the 16th century. It was created to bring a feel of the countryside into what was a heavily industrial area.
The park is situated on a hillside and offers views across the surrounding towns and countryside.
Attractions include an adventure playground, an ornamental lake, formal lawns, a walled wildflower garden, sports facilities, a greenhouse and a café.
References
- "Crow Nest Park". Kirklees.gov. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
West Yorkshire Parks | |
---|---|
City of Bradford | |
Calderdale | |
Kirklees | |
City of Leeds | |
City of Wakefield | |
Category |