The Hinckley Road site was purchased for the development of a park in 1897 and is the largest park in Leicester offering 178 acres to explore. The main drive features a wide avenue of trees which were laid out for the inaugural opening in 1899. Within easy access from here are the children’s play areas, bowls greens, tennis courts and woodland walk.
The graceful contours of the park are a blend of meadows, mature woods and hedgerows, interspersed with newly established shrub and wooded areas. Overall this creates an ecological environment where wildlife abounds.
The park offers a wide range of activities that include a spacious well equipped playground, a woodland walk incorporating a picnic area and a bandstand where visiting musicians perform during the summer months. The park also plays host to cycle cross events, cross country running and the hugely popular Cancer Research 'Race for Life' each year.
The park is included in the Passport to Parks scheme - can you find the plaque?
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Eco House is situated within the grounds of Western Park on the Hinckley Road. This show house demonstrates ways of making your home more environmentally friendly and making it work in today's throw away society. Visit the Groundworks website for more details
Facilities include:
- 5 Football pitches
- 6 Cricket
- Changing facilities
- 6 Tennis courts.
Read here for more information about Sport On Parks facilities
For further details please contact Sport On Parks 0116 233 3028
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Western Park User group meets regularly to discuss issues relating to the park and it is hoped that a 'Friends of Western Park' group will soon be formed. Everyone is welcome. Contact the park for more details.
The main entrance to Western Park is situated on the A47 Hinckley Road, approximately 3 miles away from the city.
Car parking is available. The park has tarmac paths throughout.
For more information contact: Parks Services
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