Roker Park (park)
| Roker Park | |
|---|---|
Sunderland, United Kingdom | |
| Coordinates | 54°55′31.47″N 1°22′9.63″W / 54.9254083°N 1.3693417°W |
| Created | 1880 |
| Operated by | Sunderland City Council |
| Status | Open all year |
Roker Park is a recreation park in the
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
, England.
The land on which the park stands was donated by
model boating. In the northwest corner of the park is a model narrow gauge railtrack which was built in the 1970s. There are two bowling greens as well as tennis
and multi-purpose sports courts.
Listed buildings
Bandstand
The park's bandstand is octagonal,
cast-iron
with a wood base and a metal-covered roof.
Drinking fountain
The memorial drinking fountain in the park commemorates Sir Hedworth's gift of land for Roker Park. It is made of
Sunday Schools
in Sunderland to commemorate the celebration of the centenary of Sunday Schools and the opening of Roker Park June 23 1880.
Sunderland Illuminations
Sunderland Illuminations light up Roker Park and Seaburn from late September until early November.
Gallery
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The bridge carrying the A183 coast road over Roker Park Ravine -
"Spottee's Cave"
References
- ^ Wearside On-line – Roker Park Archived 2012-01-14 at the Wayback Machine.
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